Throughout history women have been poised as the reclining nude in artworks. The reclining nude suggests the role of women as perceived by men, an object to be viewed or desired. Three artists who have interpreted the reclining nude in their different social times are Titian, Manet and Morimura. All three artists have accomplished their artworks with reference from other artists. Titian a Renaissance painter created Venus of Urbino and placed the classical female figure in a reclined position yet with a seductive gaze to capture the viewer. Manet a rebel of the Parisian art world produced the scandalous Olympia, a reclining nude yet brazen in her status as a prostitute. Morimura a poser of various western icons created Portrait: Futago an appropriation of Manet's Olympia but interpreted his own way, by placing himself as the reclining nude and the Negro maid.

Titian displays the ideals and subjects...