A Modern Olympia 1870

Paul Cézanne's "A Modern Olympia" (1870) is a reimagining of Édouard Manet's famous painting, "Olympia" (1863). Cézanne's version captures the same provocative theme of a nude woman reclining on a bed, but with a more fragmented and geometric style characteristic of his later works. The painting's composition is bold and simplified, with strong outlines and contrasting colors. The figure of the woman is depicted with a starkness that reflects Cézanne's exploration of form and structure, foreshadowing his influential contribution to the development of modern art.