Gustave Courbet Art
French, 1819-1877
Gustave Courbet (1819–1877) was a pioneering French painter and the leading figure of the Realist movement in 19th-century art. Rejecting the idealized subjects of Romanticism, Courbet sought to depict the world directly and truthfully, portraying landscapes, workers, peasants, and scenes of everyday life with bold naturalism.
A Bay with Cliffs (c. 1869) exemplifies his mastery of seascapes, where rugged coastlines and crashing waves reflect both the power of nature and Courbet’s ability to convey atmosphere with dramatic brushwork. His marine paintings often pushed beyond simple observation, capturing a sense of raw energy and mood that influenced later Impressionists.
Courbet’s career was marked by both critical success and political controversy—he was outspoken, independent, and determined to place art at the service of social truth. Today, his works, including A Bay with Cliffs, remain central to the story of modern art, bridging traditional realism and the innovations that shaped Impressionism.to
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Les Demoiselles de Village - Etching by Gustave Courbet - 1870s
By Gustave Courbet
Located in Roma, IT
Les Demoiselles de Village is an artwork realized by Gustave Courbet in the 1870s.
Etching.
Good conditions.
Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the initiative o...
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1870s Modern Gustave Courbet Art
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Etching
'Paysage de Neige Dans le Jura, Avec Chevreuil'. Mid 19th Century Oil on Canvas.
By Gustave Courbet
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Mid 19th century French oil on canvas of a snow scene in the Jura by Gustave Courbet. Signed bottom right in his characteristic 'ox-blood' red.
Our painting is very similar in compo...
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19th Century Impressionist Gustave Courbet Art
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Canvas, Oil
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