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What was the background of Manet's family?

  • Wealthy and politically connected

  • Working class and activist

  • Middle class and conservative

  • Immigrant and multicultural

Answer

The Manet family hailed from a wealthy and politically influential background. Édouard Manet's ancestors had established themselves as prominent figures in the judiciary, with his father, Auguste, serving as a respected lawyer and judge. Their affluence and social standing provided Manet with a privileged upbringing and access to the upper echelons of Parisian society, which later influenced his artistic endeavors and connections within the art world.
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