Self Portrait with a Palette 1879

"Self Portrait with a Palette" is a classic example of Impressionism by French artist Édouard Manet. Painted in 1879, the portrait depicts Manet in a casual pose, holding a palette and brushes while wearing a tan jacket and a black hat. The painting showcases Manet's mastery of loose brushstrokes and captures the artist's distinct style. It is a bold and direct self-portrait, representative of the era's embrace of modern life and the artist's personal expression. The painting is currently part of the Steven A. Cohen Collection in Greenwich, Connecticut.