\paperw19995 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 A much esteemed portraitist, Manet here painted a picture of his friend, the novelist Emile Zola, who greatly admired all th
e Impressionists. On several occasions Zola came to ManetÆs defense after his work was criticized at official exhibitions. The painting is distinguished by the way that it effectively conveys the writerÆs character and moral qualities.
