Realism
The Reading
by Édouard Manet, 1865
The Reading (1865) is a portrait painting by Édouard Manet, one of the masters of Realism. The original hangs in the Musée d'Orsay.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Édouard Manet
- Year
- 1865
- Movement
- Realism
- Original
- Musée d'Orsay
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Reading by Édouard Manet (1865) depicts book, plant, man, woman, curtain, entertainment. The original hangs in the Musée d'Orsay.
Your ArtLogia The Reading is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Realism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: A pivotal figure between Realism and Impressionism whose bold, modern subjects scandalised the Paris Salon.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Édouard Manet (1832–1883)
A pivotal figure between Realism and Impressionism whose bold, modern subjects scandalised the Paris Salon.
More by Édouard ManetQuestions
Is this The Reading reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Reading is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Reading?
The original by Édouard Manet (1865) is in the Musée d'Orsay. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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