Manet Comparison Essay
Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergère p. features a young female bartender whose apparel possesses many similarities as well as differences to that of today. The overall style of her attire exhibits a similar type of sex-appeal as seen with current day clothing. The waist is tight and gives a thin and hour glass appearance while the neckline of the top is quite low and provocative. In contrast to this are the lace detailing and high collar of the shirt. In modern times, this type of collar and large amounts of lace tend to be primarily seen in bridal and other very formal type of fashion.
Her jewelry in many ways is still commonplace among women today. The earrings look to be small and feminine, and bangle bracelets regularly fall in and out