The Rue Mosnier with Flags
1878
Manet captures a bustling Parisian street scene on June 30, 1878, the day of the first Fête de la République, with French tricolor flags fluttering from almost every building. The loose, sketchy brushstrokes give the cobblestone street a shimmering, almost hazy quality, typical of the Impressionist movement he was closely associated with. In the foreground, a one-legged beggar on crutches struggles up the sidewalk, a stark and somewhat jarring contrast to the festive atmosphere and the wealthy figures strolling nearby. It's a brilliant snapshot of 19th-century Parisian life, mixing celebration with the gritty reality of the streets.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Musée d'Orsay, Paris
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