A Bar at the Folies-Bergere

'A Bar at the Folies-Bergère' is an iconic Impressionist work by French artist Édouard Manet. Painted in 1882, the piece was first unveiled at the Paris Salon that year. It is known for its vivid portrayal of the bustling Parisian nightlife, specifically in the famed Folies Bergère nightclub. The painting is a mesmerizing blend of oils on canvas, presenting a richly detailed scene that is characterized as a genre painting. Once a part of composer Emmanuel Chabrier's collection, where it graced the space above his piano, it now resides in the Courtauld Gallery in London.