What you are looking at
Two clothed young men picnic in a wood with a nude woman who looks straight at us, while another woman bathes in a stream behind them.
Why it is famous
The official Salon rejected it in 1863 and it was shown at the Salon des Refusés, the exhibition of rejected works, where it shocked viewers. The title means Luncheon on the Grass.
How big is Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe?
Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe measures 208 × 264.5 cm (81.9 × 104.1 in), without its frame. Its surface is about 13 times the area of the Mona Lisa.
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Where to see it
It is at the Musée d'Orsay, near Olympia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who painted Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe?
Édouard Manet painted Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe in 1863.
Where is Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe?
Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe is in the Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France.
How big is Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe?
208 × 264.5 cm (81.9 × 104.1 in). Its surface is about 13 times the area of the Mona Lisa.
What is Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe made with?
Oil on canvas.
Sources: Wikidata Q152509; Wikipedia, "Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe". Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.