‘Symphony of Tufts and Touches’

Posted on January 21, 2021 by JMN
The portrait of Minnay, Marguerite Lathuille’s pet dog, is expected to sell for at least £248,000. Photograph: Drouot Estimations.

How is this doggyphile and wannabe painter not to love the rendition of a master?

The art expert Frédérick Chanoit said the painting, measuring 32.5cm by 24.5cm, had been produced in 20 minutes and is an example of Manet’s technical skill.

“It is not one of his chefs-d’œuvre [masterpieces] but it [is] a marvellous interpretation of Manet’s skill; a wonderful symphony of tufts and touches that show his pure genius,” Chanoit said.

(Kim Willsher, “Previously unseen dog painting by Manet to be sold at Paris auction,” theguardian.com, 1-21-21)

(c) 2021 JMN

About JMN

I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.
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3 Responses to ‘Symphony of Tufts and Touches’

  2. outsideauthority says:
    January 23, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    The nose is the cutest part

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

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