78. Manet, Café-Concert, 1878

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TitleThe Café-Concert

Creator nameManet, Edouard

Creator nationality/cultureFrench

Creator rolePainter

Creation datec. 1879

Object typePainting

MaterialsOil on canvas

Dimensions18 5/8 x 15 3/8 in. (47.3 x 39.1 cm)

LocationWalters Art Museum, Baltimore

http://art.thewalters.org/detail/16473/the-cafc-concert/

Accession number37.893

SubjectsMusic-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) in artLeisure in artSocial isolation in artImpressionism (Art)--FrancePainting, French--19th century

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