Explore the life and art of Édouard Manet through 50 of his most important works.

Part of The Works art history series, this new volume presents fifty of Manet’s most iconic pieces in a striking, high-design book format.

From the once scandalous The Luncheon on the Grass to his later, more direct works, such as The Railway Station or A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, this book showcases the beauty and complexity of Manet’s style. Through detailed analyses of each artwork by acclaimed art historian Sally Grant, this is the ultimate introduction to Manet.

Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table, this volume is an essential tribute to an artist whose watershed works signaled the beginning of Modern Art.

About The Author

Sally Grant is an art historian (PhD, 2013), curator, and an arts, culture, and travel journalist. Sally has written for the Guggenheim, Christie’s New York, Ms. Magazine, Artforum, and many other global arts publications and organizations. Sally was born and raised in northeast Scotland, completed her BA (Hons) and PhD in Art History and Italian Studies at the University of Sydney, and now lives and works in New York. She is an Honorary Research Associate of the Australasian Centre for Italian Studies, where her scholarly research focuses on the art and experience of eighteenth-century Venice and the Veneto villa.