Manet, Morisot, and Goya.

Here's a link between three artists - Manet, Goya and Morisot.

This first one is 'The Balcony' by Edouard Manet. I think of him as king of the Impressionists but I know he's not really.

Manet, I've heard on the grapevine, was an admirer of Spanish art and so 'The Balcony' was influenced by 'The Majas at the Balcony' by Goya.

Lastly, one of the female figures in 'The Balcony' is Berthe Morisot, who introduced Manet to the impressionists. He associated with them, even though he didn't exhibit with them. Berthe Morisot is said to have encouraged Manet to paint plein air.

Enjoy!