inclusion of both Laurent and the mandarin oranges could be out of hopes that this painting will meet the same end as the ones Laurent assisted him in selling.Bar at the Folies Bergere was Manets last great work. The intent for this painting was merely to show the pretty picture of a barmaid in a setting. Hagen describes the piece in this way; He painted a barmaid in her everyday uniform and surroundings, but did so in such a way that that critics have seen her a mythical figure (Hagen 451). There is great craftsmanship in the piece, and this alone was what the artist was trying to convey. Manet wanted to give the public a great work, and something that would be for the masses. This was not some commentary on prostitution or sexuality. Through the X-ray evidence it can be clearly seen that Manet did not have a specific intent. It is evident that this painting was merely meant to show Manets mastery of the medium and produce something that would appeal to the masses. The painting overall was produced to be sold, because this is what was the most necessary to Manet at the time. ...
