Manet visited the Grand Canal Venice in September 1875 with his friend and fellow painter from outside the Impressionist circle James Tissot, who had settled in London after the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71. Although the watery splendour of Venice has inspired many great artists, Manet found it hard to settle, but in spite of this he managed to paint one of his most dashingly Impressionist art works.
No matter in the aspect of view setting or color using, the grand canal of Venice is the most standard masterpiece of Impressionism. The dotted, lining and colorful brush strokes creates a vivid feeling that sunlight is flashing and beating over the water. The helmsman on the boat is depicted via sketch. Houses far away are blurred up. This painting uses vivid and casual colors to record the floating and flowing riverside scene bathing in the sunlight.
The Luncheon on the Grass
Olympia
The Balcony
A Bar at the Folies-Bergere