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Mlle. Victorine in the Costume of an "Espada"(L'espada)

Edouard Manet

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person in a matador outfit holding a sword and a draped fabric. Their detailed face includes distinct eyes, a narrow nose, and lips, partially covered by a wide-brimmed hat. They wear a fitted jacket, pants, knee-high socks, and slipper-like footwear. The background shows other individuals, a horse or bull, a rider, and spectators in an arena setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1862
Medium
etching and aquatint
Dimensions
3488 × 4346 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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