Lunch on the grass

The painting Lunch on the grass is an oil on canvas painting made by Édouard Manet in 1865. It is currently in the collection of the Courtauld Gallery, and its size is 116.5 cm × 89.5 cm (45.9 in × 35.2 in).

The painting depicts a nude woman sitting on the grass next to two fully dressed men. A second woman, wearing a light dress, is bathing in the background. The scene is set in a wooded area, with trees and foliage surrounding the figures. The painting is notable for its bold brushstrokes, its realistic depiction of the human form, and its controversial subject matter.