OLYMPIA

One of Édouard Manet's most famous works is "Olympia". This painting was painted in 1863 and was considered quite shocking for that period. In the painting, Olympia, a naked woman, is depicted lying in bed. On her right side, there is a servant woman serving her.

Manet's "Olympia" is considered as a reaction against the traditional understanding of art. At that time, the painting of naked women was considered a serious taboo. However, Manet broke this taboo and paved the way for contemporary art and realism.