“Luncheon in the Studio,” created by Edouard Manet in 1868 in Paris, France, is an oil painting on canvas aligned with the Impressionist movement. The piece, a genre painting, measures 118 x 153.9 cm and is currently housed in the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, Germany.
The artwork captures a moment of domestic life within an indoor setting. At the center of the composition stands a young man, dressed in light trousers, a black coat, and a straw hat, whose expression and slightly aloof demeanor draw the viewer’s attention. To his right, a woman dressed in a grey dress attends to household duties; she holds a jug, indicating her role in serving. On the left, a table laden with food items such as bread, oysters, and beverages suggests the aftermath of a meal. Another figure is partially visible in the background, seated and appearing engaged in his own contemplation, adding a sense of depth and narrative to the scene. Surrounding elements, such as a large ornamental vase with floral motifs, further enrich the composition, contributing to the underlying themes of daily life and leisure inherent to Manet’s genre painting.
