Portrait of Emile Zola 1868

"Portrait of Emile Zola" (1868) by Édouard Manet depicts the famous French novelist Emile Zola in his studio, seated in a chair and reading a book. Manet's bold brushstrokes and realistic portrayal of Zola's features capture the writer's intellectualism and individuality. The painting's background is filled with details that reflect Zola's interests, including a Japanese screen, a print of a Japanese figure, and various books and papers. The work exemplifies Manet's unique style, which combined elements of realism and impressionism. "Portrait of Emile Zola" is now housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France.