At one time a navigating cadet at sea, Manet entered Couture's studio in 1850, studying there until 1856.  He debuted at the Salon in 1861, and was recognized as something of a young rebel with his work, Dejeuner sur l'Herbe.

Monet Painting On His Boat
Edouard Manet, 1832-1883, French
Bayerische Staatsgemaldesammlungen, Munich
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