Corner of a Cafe-Concert 1880

"Corner of a Cafe-Concert" (1880) by Édouard Manet captures a lively scene inside a Parisian cafe. The painting depicts a group of patrons gathered at a table, with a waitress serving beer to a man in a blue sweater. Manet's characteristic loose brushstrokes and bold color choices create a sense of immediacy, drawing the viewer into the vibrant atmosphere of the cafe. The scene, with its casual figures and everyday subject matter, exemplifies Manet's focus on modern life, a hallmark of Impressionism. This painting, now housed in the National Gallery, London, offers a glimpse into the social fabric of 19th-century Parisian society.