Painted between 1881 and 1882 as a preparatory oil study for his final monument A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, Study for “Bar at the Folies-Bergere” (Étude pour Un bar aux Folies Bergère) provides invaluable insight into Édouard Manet’s compositional evolution. In this preliminary version, preserved today in the Courtauld Gallery alongside the finished masterpiece, Manet initially placed the reflected gentleman directly behind the barmaid, establishing a straightforward visual logic before deliberately shifting the reflection in the final canvas to create his famous, ambiguous spatial puzzle. Executed with swift, spontaneous brushstrokes and a lighter, freer touch, this study reveals the pure dexterity and instinctual genius of Manet’s late Impressionist handling.
Studio Craftsmanship & Quality Highlights
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100% Hand-Painted Execution: Meticulously hand-crafted layer by layer by senior specialist artists, faithfully recreating Manet’s swift impasto gestures, vibrant cafe lighting, and spontaneous color sketches.
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Archival-Grade Materials: Rendered on heavy-weight, high-density pure linen canvas using premium oil pigments to ensure lifetime color permanence, maximum UV resistance, and museum-grade structural stability.
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Art Historical Value & Spontaneous Depth: Accurately renders the dynamic brushlines, preliminary mirror reflection layout, and fresh studio atmosphere of the original master study.
Recommended Space Placement
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Residential: Private executive studies, home bars, art studios, formal dining nooks, or portrait gallery walls.
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Commercial: Fine dining lounges, boutique hotel suites, academic art corridors, and classical fine art galleries.
5. Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Title | Study for “Bar at the Folies-Bergere” (Étude pour Un bar aux Folies Bergère) |
| Original Artist | Édouard Manet |
| Original Execution Date | $1882$ (Paris, France / Preparatory Study) |
| Art Style & Genre | Impressionism (Genre Painting / Preparatory Oil Study) |
| Production Method | $100\%$ Hand-Painted Oil on Canvas |
| Medium | Artist-Grade Oil Paint on Pure Linen Canvas |
| Original Dimensions | $47 \times 56\text{ cm}$ ($\approx 18.5 \times 22\text{ in.}$) |
| Custom Size Options | Available in original proportions or custom-scaled dimensions |
| Location of Original | Courtauld Gallery, London, UK |
| Shipping Format | Rolled in Heavy-Duty Protective Tube (Stretched/Framed options available) |










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