Édouard Manet

The Luncheon on the Grass (Le déjeuner sur l'herbe) is a renowned painting by Édouard Manet, a prominent artist of the Impressionism art movement. Created in 1863, the artwork caused a stir due to its unconventional subject matter and composition. The painting depicts a picnic scene in which a nude woman casually interacts with fully clothed men in a pastoral setting. The deliberate juxtaposition of nude and clothed figures challenged traditional artistic conventions and sparked discussions about morality and social norms. The Luncheon on the Grass exemplifies Manet's departure from academic norms and his desire to capture everyday life with honesty and realism, marking a significant moment in the development of Impressionism.