Isabelle Lemonier is one of Manet’s favorite models: in the number of portraits painted from her, she is second only to Berthe Morisot. There are six of her portraits in oil, pastel, and several watercolors. Almost all of these portraits differ confident speed of execution. Each time posing in a new outfit, Isabel hardly posed for a very long time.
Perhaps the only exception is this work, one of the two largest in the entire series. It is noticeable that the head radically corresponded. The paint was scraped off, reapplied, and maybe even more than once. Although it is known that Manne asked Lemonier to give him photographs for working on portraits, each of the paintings was undoubtedly painted from life, and very quickly: the artist was always in a hurry to record the impression of the model while it was still fresh.
, and always re-started my portraits. before my eyes, he destroyed I don’t know how many etudes. I’m sure he would give them to me if I asked. But I already had so many portraits… “
Retrato de Isabel Lemonier – Edouard Manet 
Portrait d’Isabelle Lemonier – Edouard Manet 
Bertha Morisot with a bouquet of violets by Edouard Manet 
Women Drinking Beer by Edouard Manet 
In the garden by Edouard Manet 
Portrait of Bertha Morizo by Edouard Manet 
Dead bullfighter by Edouard Manet 
Portrait of Emile Zola by Edouard Manet