Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe (The Luncheon on the Grass</em, 1863), one of his most famous works, is on display at the D’Orsay Museum.
Though he considered himself more of a Realist, Manet warrants a mention as he’s known for building the bridge between Realism and Impressionism. Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe (The Luncheon on the Grass</em, 1863), one of his most famous works, is on display at the D’Orsay Museum. The painting depicts a nude female sharing lunch with two fully clothed gentlemen while another woman bathes in the lake…interpret the scenario as you see fit.