Portrait of Georges Clemenceau 1879

Edouard Manet's "Portrait of Georges Clemenceau" is a striking oil on canvas painting from 1879 depicting the prominent French politician and journalist, Georges Clemenceau. The portrait showcases Manet's characteristic loose brushstrokes and realistic depiction of the subject. Clemenceau is portrayed with a stern, focused expression, his piercing gaze directly engaging the viewer, which adds to the powerful presence of the figure. This painting is a valuable document of both artistic trends of the 19th century as well as French political history, and is currently housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.