Déjeuner sur l'herbe " ("Luncheon on the Grass") This audacious masterpiece depicts the presence of a nude woman among clothed men. I love this painting and I truly believe every individual voyeur should analyze and assess and thus conclude one's own personal synopsis concerning the symbolism of this unique piece of art. Why? How? Hmmm,what is going off here? Well, It's up to you!
Manet enjoyed a little irony and humor no doubt! This wondrous creation has been
interpreted in many varying ways by different artists along the time line...From Picasso's Cubist version to animated cartoon humor, to BowWowWow's 80s 'Go wild in the country' record cover, evento witty contemporary photography. The classic positioning of the models themselves have been reiterated over and over again. This strange and almost unreal scene, obscene in the eyes of the
19th century public, to me now bursts forth with style into our accepting and welcoming 21st century. This painting thoroughly tantalizes my artistic taste buds. The men, seen sitting au pique-nique are in shades of flannel grey. They seem to be engaged in conversation totally oblivious to this naked hottie sitting with them. The woman, with the significantly confident smile is staring
directly at us. In front of them, the woman's clothes, a basket of fruit, and a round loaf of bread are displayed in shades of cool blue all engulfed by the shadowy trees and foliage. Manet’s
painting was a family collaboration. His wife Suzanne Leenhoff, the pale pink flesh toned nympette ,her brother Ferdinand Leenhoff and Manet’s brother Gustave all came together to create this oooba open minded painting…. OOO Wow ! What hipsters they must have been.
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