Impressionism
1882
A Bar at the Folies-Bergère
Original title: Un bar aux Folies Bergère
Édouard Manet
Museum Provenance & Technical Data
Medium / Support:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
96 cm × 130 cm
Date of Creation:
1882
Scan Resolution:
3 419 × 2 553 px
Archive File Size:
3.7 MB
Permanent Collection:
Courtauld Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Historical Narrative
A lonely barmaid, Suzon, stands behind a marble counter laden with champagne bottles against a mirror reflecting the vibrant Parisian cabaret crowd.
Visual & Curatorial Analysis
"Manet's final masterpiece explores urban alienation, complex spatial perspective, and the glittering ephemerality of Parisian nightlife."
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