Bourgeoisie | Thanks to the Industrial Revolution, capital became more accessible and a new middle class, or "bourgeoisie", has emerged. The Impressionists were captivated by these changes and captured their new lifestyle.
Flâneur
A new urban gentleman
Money
Bourgeoisie women were highly fashionable
Lifestyle
Leisure activities are a recurring theme
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Luncheon of the Boating Party, 1880–1881, oil on canvas, 4.3 in x 5.8 in, The Phillips Collection, Washington DC.
