Discover La Nymphe Surprise (1861), one of Édouard Manet’s earliest and most striking works, where mythological subject matter meets the raw naturalism that would soon define modern art. Inspired by classical nymph imagery yet painted with bold realism, Manet depicts a startled nude figure, captured in a moment of vulnerability and intimacy.
This canvas marked the beginning of Manet’s break from academic tradition, blending the sensuality of myth with the immediacy of real life. Often compared to Titian and Ingres, Manet reimagined the timeless theme with his own daring vision, foreshadowing his later groundbreaking works such as Olympia and Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe.
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Printed on premium archival paper for vibrant color and detail
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Available in multiple sizes to suit modern and classic interiors
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A significant artwork bridging tradition and modernism
Perfect For: Collectors of 19th-century art, admirers of Manet’s revolutionary style, and lovers of mythological or nude studies in painting.
