Manet: Painter of Modern Life

'I painted what I saw' said Edouard Manet, a true master who conveyed modern life with real understanding and with a fresh handling of colour and tone. Yet the artist who craved official recognition was dogged by notoriety for his rejection of traditional conventions.

Manet: Painter of Modern Life, a pocket-sized book, is crammed with colour illustrations, a fascinating text and contemporary documents that give a unique, comprehensive view of Manet's life and the world around him.