Julie Manet
French painter and art collector
Born
November 14th, 1878
146 years ago
Died
July 14th, 1966
59 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in 1878, a prominent French painter and art collector, contributed to the Post-Impressionist movement. Close association with notable artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir influenced artwork. Housed important works in private collections and participated in various exhibitions. Employed a vibrant color palette and captured intimate portraits that reflected personal and artistic connections.
Exhibited in the 1910 Salon d'Automne
Created notable portrait of her mother, 'Portrait of a Young Girl'
Managed collection of works from famous artists
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