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May 2, 1869~ The Folies-Bergère first opens its doors (as the Folies Trévise)

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A Bar at the Folies-Bergère by Édouard Manet

1881-1882 / Oil on canvas / 37 3/4”x51” / The Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery, London

Previous May 2 posts:

Love & War~ May 2

Leonardo da Vinci: Died May 2, 1519

Manfred von Richthofen: Born on May 2, 1892

Artist Birthday Quiz for 5/2~

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Cover Image: Self-Portrait #3 by Elaine de Kooning / 1946 / Oil on Masonite / National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

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