Manet and his Easel 1868 - 1870

"Manet and his Easel" is a pencil drawing by the French artist Frédéric Bazille, created between 1868 and 1870. The artwork depicts the French painter Édouard Manet standing before an easel, working on a painting. The drawing is a study for a larger painting, likely Bazille's "The Studio at the Rue de la Condamine", which now resides in the Musée d'Orsay, Paris. The simple yet expressive lines highlight the relationship between the two Impressionist painters, showcasing Bazille’s talent as a draughtsman.