A Bar at the Folies-Bergère

Édouard Manet

Created:
Movement:
1882
Impressionism
key Notes:
Reflected imagery; Parisian nightlife.
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Dimensions:
96 cm × 130 cm
medium:
Oil on canvas
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A Bar at the Folies-Bergère by Édouard Manet

A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, painted by Édouard Manet in 1882, is a significant work in the canon of modern art. This oil on canvas painting is celebrated for its innovative composition and exploration of modern life in Paris. Manet, a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, captures the bustling atmosphere of the Folies-Bergère, a popular Parisian nightclub. The painting is notable for its complex use of reflection and perspective, challenging traditional representations of space. Manet's work often engaged with contemporary social themes, and this painting is no exception, offering a commentary on the isolation and anonymity of urban life. As one of Manet's last major works, it encapsulates his enduring influence on the development of modern art.

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A Bar at the Folies-Bergère by Édouard Manet

Édouard Manet's "A Bar at the Folies-Bergère," created in 1882, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Impressionist style with its focus on modern life and innovative use of perspective. The artwork depicts a barmaid at the famous Parisian nightclub, capturing the bustling atmosphere and complex reflections in the mirror behind her.

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A Bar at the Folies-Bergère