Painted about 1879-1880, Manet painted a young Parisienne sitting in a cafe, with a glass of beer at her side.
Her face consists of just a few quick brush strokes on the white-primed canvas. It is, as the informational card next to the painting explains, almost like "make-up".
It is likely she is reading the La vie moderne, which was a new magazine devoted to literature, art and society. Manet contributed illustrations to this publication.
Her face consists of just a few quick brush strokes on the white-primed canvas. It is, as the informational card next to the painting explains, almost like "make-up".
It is likely she is reading the La vie moderne, which was a new magazine devoted to literature, art and society. Manet contributed illustrations to this publication.
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