One way that the Industrial Revolution’s impact showed itself in the art of Realists like Manet is that Realists documented the increased free time of city dwellers.
As urbanization and industrialization transformed society, many people moved to cities and experienced changes in lifestyle, including more leisure time. Realist artists like Manet often depicted scenes of everyday life, capturing moments of leisure and social interactions within urban settings, which reflected the new realities of contemporary life during and after the Industrial Revolution.