Still Life with Brioche 1880

Edouard Manet's "Still Life with Brioche" from 1880 features a simple yet striking composition. A single brioche, a French bread loaf, sits on a blue and white china plate. A single rose sits atop the brioche, lending a sense of delicacy and beauty to the otherwise mundane subject matter. This still life exemplifies Manet's signature style, using loose brushstrokes and a limited palette of colors to capture the essence of the objects. The darker background and contrasting colors further enhance the visual appeal of the artwork.