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[H2]Discover the Controversial Masterpiece from Musée d'Orsay[/H2]
[P]Gustave Courbet, a renowned French painter, created 'L'Origine du monde' or 'The Origin of the World' in 1866. This provocative and erotic painting features an intimate close-up view of a naked woman's abdomen and genitals as she lies on a bed with her legs spread.[/P]
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[LI]The model for this painting is believed to be Joanna Hifferman, also known as Jo, who was a lover and muse of Courbet's friend James Whistler.[/LI]
[LI]Despite its explicit nature, the painting has inspired other artists, including Marcel Duchamp's last major work, Étant donnés.[/LI]
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[P]The identity of the model and the explicitness of the picture have sparked debates and controversies throughout history. In 1994, a novel featuring L'Origine du monde on its cover led to police visits in French bookshops, aiming to withdraw the book from their windows.[/P]
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[H2]Learn More About Musée d'Orsay[/H2]
[P]Musée d'Orsay, located in Paris, France, is a must-visit museum for art enthusiasts. It houses an impressive collection of French post-impressionism paintings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.[/P]
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Gustave Courbet
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