What you are looking at
A barmaid stands behind a marble counter of bottles and fruit, looking out with a tired, distant expression. The mirror behind her shows the crowded music hall and, oddly placed, her own back and a man talking to her.
Why it is famous
It was Manet's last major painting, shown at the Salon of 1882. The impossible reflection in the mirror has been debated ever since.
How big is A Bar at the Folies-Bergère?
A Bar at the Folies-Bergère measures 96 × 130 cm (37.8 × 51.2 in), without its frame. Its surface is about 3 times the area of the Mona Lisa.
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Where to see it
It is at the Courtauld Gallery in London.
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Frequently asked questions
Who painted A Bar at the Folies-Bergère?
Édouard Manet painted A Bar at the Folies-Bergère in 1882.
Where is A Bar at the Folies-Bergère?
A Bar at the Folies-Bergère is in The Courtauld Gallery, London, United Kingdom.
How big is A Bar at the Folies-Bergère?
96 × 130 cm (37.8 × 51.2 in). Its surface is about 3 times the area of the Mona Lisa.
What is A Bar at the Folies-Bergère made with?
Oil on canvas.
Sources: Wikidata Q1245354; Wikipedia, "A Bar at the Folies-Bergère". Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.