What was the name of Manet's controversial masterpiece displayed in 1863?
The Last Supper
The Luncheon on the Grass
The Water Lilies
Guernica
Answer
"The Luncheon on the Grass," Manet's groundbreaking masterpiece, unveiled in 1863, generated controversy due to its unconventional depiction of a nude woman amidst fully-clothed men engaged in a casual picnic in a serene forest setting. This juxtaposition challenged societal norms and provoked discussions about social hierarchy, morality, and artistic expression during that period.
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