Portrait of Monsieur Brun 1879

"Portrait of Monsieur Brun", a 1879 painting by Edouard Manet, depicts a gentleman standing outdoors. The subject is dressed in a fashionable top hat and suit, standing on a dirt path with a backdrop of verdant foliage. Manet, a prominent figure in the Impressionist movement, is known for his innovative use of color and brushstrokes, characteristics evident in this portrayal of Monsieur Brun. The painting, now held in the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo, Japan, offers viewers a glimpse into the style and fashion of the late 19th century.