Virtual Tour: Manet’s Philosophers from the Art Institute of Chicago

Chief Curator Emily Talbot leads a tour of the exhibition Manet’s Philosophers from the Art Institute of Chicago. Through archival, technical and supplemental images, as well as footage of the installation, Talbot explores the circumstances that led Manet to create these compelling works—including the artist’s critical reputation in the 1860s, his arduous journey to Madrid, and a changing Parisian cityscape.

Manet’s Philosophers from the Art Institute of Chicago is on view November 19, 2021–February 28, 2022.