Dive into the world of art with this art print of one of the most famous paintings in history: Olympia by Édouard Manet. This work, painted in 1863, caused a real scandal at the time for its bold representation of a nude woman, looking directly at the viewer with confidence.
Manet breaks the conventions of the time by depicting a modern, independent woman, far removed from classical representations of nudity. The black servant in the background, bringing a bouquet of flowers, adds an intriguing social and racial dimension to the work, while the black cat at the model's feet is seen as a symbol of sensuality and freedom.
Dive into the world of art with this art print of one of the most famous paintings in history: Olympia by Édouard Manet. This work, painted in 1863, caused a real scandal at the time for its bold representation of a nude woman, looking directly at the viewer with confidence.
Manet breaks the conventions of the time by depicting a modern, independent woman, far removed from classical representations of nudity. The black servant in the background, bringing a bouquet of flowers, adds an intriguing social and racial dimension to the work, while the black cat at the model's feet is seen as a symbol of sensuality and freedom.