A Bar at the Folies-Bergère

Manet's iconic Folies barmaid in mirrored melancholy

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266 wooden pieces / 340x272x5mm (approx. 13x11x0.25") The Folies-Bergère was one of the most elaborate variety-show venues in Paris, showcasing entertainment ranging from ballets to circus acts. Another attraction was the barmaids, who were assumed by many contemporary observers to be available as clandestine prostitutes. By depicting one of these women and her male customer on an imposing scale, Manet brazenly introduced a morally suspect, contemporary subject into the realm of high art.

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