Another significant point that makes the painting Olympia differ from La Grande Odalisque is that it negatively identifies the woman as only a sexual object. Based on the art establishment during that time, the concepts of French art determine that all elements of paintings must be expressed in the ways of historical, mythical, or biblical themes. On the other hand, Manet tried to break these original concepts by deciding to paint a woman in his own way at that time. For the main ideas of the painting, Olympia is a courtesan or a mistress, and the black woman is her servant. The bouquet of flowers—which the servant holds and Olympia does not care about it anymore—can be a gift from Olympia’s clients as well. Without following the concepts
