Luncheon on the Grass

“Luncheon on the Grass,” also known as “Le Dejeuner sur l’herbe,” is an oil painting created by the French artist Edouard Manet in 1863. The painting measures 208 cm x 264.5 cm and depicts a scene of two fully clothed men and a naked woman having a picnic in a forest.

Edouard Manet was a significant figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism in French art and is renowned for his distinctive style and compositions. His other famous works include “Olympia,” “A Bar at the Folies-Bergère,” and “The Execution of Maximilian.”

“Luncheon on the Grass” is a controversial painting that challenged traditional notions of art and morality at the time of its debut. The painting’s subject matter and composition stirred up controversy, and critics accused it of being a scandalous and vulgar portrayal of modern life.

However, over time, the painting has come to be recognized as a masterpiece, and it remains one of Manet’s most famous works. Today, “Luncheon on the Grass” can be found on display at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, where it continues to inspire and delight viewers with its bold use of color and innovative composition.