Edouard Manet (1832-1883) was a French painter, associated with the 'Realist' movement, whose rebellious style became an inspiration for 'Impressionism.' His greatest early works "Le déjeuner sur l'herbe (The Lunch on the Grass)" and 'Olympia' created much controversy when they were first exhibited. Nevertheless, they became the jewels in the crown for Manet and model works for the new generation artists.
"Le déjeuner sur l'herbe (The Luncheon on the Grass)" is a large oil painting on canvas, 81.9" x 104.5" in dimensions, a size that was traditionally used for mythological or historical subjects. This grandeur work was one of the most unorthodox one of its kind, which attracted negative reviews and interest at the same time. Created during 1862-63, this painting had to meet rejection at its maiden submission for the 1863 Salon, but was later exhibited at the Salon des Refusés of King Louis-Napoleon, and is currently placed at Musee d'Orsay in Paris. Its criticism was on the grounds of its unusually muscular forms and thick brush strokes, although, it was the size, theme, and the manner of representation that left the viewers flabbergasted.
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With the setting and the style, "Le déjeuner sur l'herbe (The Lunch on the Grass)" appears to be sarcasm on the contemporary social scenario in France vis-a-vis the status of women and the widely prevalent prostitution. This is more evident by the mien of the woman, who is sitting at ease with the two men, and is looking towards the viewer in a defiant manner. Her feet are placed between the legs of the man, half-lying on the ground and her clothes are lying on the ground on which some leftover fruits and bread are scattered. The two men, allegedly Ferdinand Leenhoff (Edouard's brother-in-law) and Eugene Manet (brother), are dressed in sophisticated attire and seem to be talking to each other. The man lying on the ground has a posture, closely resembling that of Michelangelo's 'The Creation of Adam' and is shown gesturing at the woman with his right hand. It is not certain whether the woman is ignoring the men or they are ignoring her.
The weak background of the painting reflects a studio setting, rather than a real one. Even the light effects are artificial and manipulated, as there are no shadows and no changing shades. The inspiration for "Le déjeuner sur l'herbe (The Luncheon on the Grass)," probably, was derived from Titan's 'The Pastoral Concert' and Giorgione's 'The Tempest,' both of them featuring clothed men and unclothed women. No matter how much dissension Manet drew on the account of his unconventional depictions, "Le déjeuner sur l'herbe (The Lunch on the Grass)" remains an inspirational masterpiece that focuses on the 'real' as opposed to the 'ideal.'
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