Manet addresses a politically charged event, showing Emperor Maximilian’s firing squad. He draws parallels to Goya’s “The Third of May 1808,” but modernizes the composition. This work challenged censorship in France and underscored Manet’s engagement with current affairs.
The Execution of the Emperor Maximilian of Mexico
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