After the manner of someone—(of a painting, etc.) executed in conscious imitation of somebody’s manner or style.
- In those days, I painted human interest subjects, after the manner of Mr. Rockwell. But I still hadn’t found myself as an artist.
In the manner of someone—(of a painting, etc.) indicating resemblance to somebody’s style rather than conscious imitation.
- They acquired Joan Miro pictures painted in the manner of a 4-year-old struggling to come to terms with the human face.