Gustave Courbet Paintings

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.

Artist: Gustave Courbet

Gustave Courbet'Paysage de Neige Dans le Jura, Avec Chevreuil'. Mid 19th Century Oil on Canvas., 1860s

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'Paysage de Neige Dans le Jura, Avec Chevreuil'. Mid 19th Century Oil on Canvas.

By Gustave Courbet

Located in Cotignac, FR

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 Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Jan PawlowskiConnecticut Countryside, 2023

$14,500

H 24 in W 36 in

Connecticut Countryside

By Jan Pawlowski

Located in Greenwich, CT

Polish, b. 1949 Pawlowski was born in 1949 in Poland. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. In 1979 he was awarded his "authorization and certification" by the Ministr...

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2010s Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Panoramic Cloudscape Cows Grazing Bucolic Landscape Painting, 1910

$1,875

H 27 in W 33 in D 2 in

Antique American Panoramic Cloudscape Cows Grazing Bucolic Landscape Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. Excellent condition, ready...

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1910s Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

August LauxAntique American Bucolic Landscape Chickens Grazing Framed Oil Painting, 1880

$1,450

H 18 in W 22 in D 2 in

Antique American Bucolic Landscape Chickens Grazing Framed Oil Painting

By August Laux

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American barnyard chicken grazing oil painting by August Laux (1853 - 1921). Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 18 by 22 inches overall, and 10 by 14 painting alone. E...

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1870s Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Wynford DewhurstWynford Dewhurst, Impressionist study of Hay stacks, Normandy, France, 1896

$33,768

H 10.5 in W 16 in D 3 in

Wynford Dewhurst, Impressionist study of Hay stacks, Normandy, France

By Wynford Dewhurst

Located in Harkstead, GB

One of the very best examples by the artist, with fabulous brushwork and a wonderful palette employed to capture the subtle play of light. The artist was a very keen admirer of Claud...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ray SimoniniRay Simonini, "Shared Horizon" 9x12 Impressionist Horse Farm Animal Oil Painting, 2026

$695

H 9 in W 12 in

Ray Simonini, "Shared Horizon" 9x12 Impressionist Horse Farm Animal Oil Painting

By Ray Simonini

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

A small group of horses stands quietly in a sunlit field, their forms loosely defined through warm, earthy tones of sienna, umber, and ochre. The central figure, a dark, almost mahog...

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2010s Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Orientalist Town View Finely Painted Important Framed Original Camel Painting, 1920

$1,495

H 31 in W 27 in D 2 in

Orientalist Town View Finely Painted Important Framed Original Camel Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage orientalist oil painting of a hill town landscape. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Framed. Measuring: 31 by 27 inches overall, and 25 by 21.5 painting alone. Excellent condition, ...

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1920s Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Vintage American Impressionist Dog Portrait Landscape Signed Framed Oil Painting, 1955

$2,450

H 31 in W 37 in D 2 in

Vintage American Impressionist Dog Portrait Landscape Signed Framed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American impressionist landscape with dog portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed verso. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 31 by 37 inches ...

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1950s Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Ray SimoniniRay Simonini "Tex" 12x16 Brown Texas Longhorn Cow Oil Painting on Canvas, 2024

$950

H 12 in W 16 in

Ray Simonini "Tex" 12x16 Brown Texas Longhorn Cow Oil Painting on Canvas

By Ray Simonini

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

A longhorn stands squarely in the frame, its sweeping horns stretching outward in a commanding arc that anchors the composition. The animal is built from confident, angular strokes—r...

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2010s Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Aris KnikkerDutch landscape with cows resting underneath a tree and windmill on the horizon

$1,722

H 22.45 in W 27.17 in

Dutch landscape with cows resting underneath a tree and windmill on the horizon

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Aris Knikker (1887 - 19662) Dutch landscape with cows resting underneath a tree and windmill on the horizon Signed lower right A. Knikker Oil on canvas Di...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Farm Landscape Chickens Grazing Framed Painting, 1940

$675

H 13 in W 15 in D 2 in

Antique American Impressionist Farm Landscape Chickens Grazing Framed Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Finely painted American impressionist chicken grazing landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Image size, 9H by 11L.

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1940s Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Axel HansenAxel Hansen (Dutch, 1896-1936) Country Farm Landscape w/ Cattle c.1920s, Circa 1920

$485

H 21.75 in W 27 in D 3 in

Axel Hansen (Dutch, 1896-1936) Country Farm Landscape w/ Cattle c.1920s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Axel Hansen (Dutch, 1896-1936) Country Farm Landscape w/ Cattle c.1920s Fine impressionist oil painting by Danish painter Axel Hansen. The painting shows...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ray SimoniniRay Simonini "Meryl" 12x16 White Sheep Farm Oil Painting on Canvas, 2024

$950

H 12 in W 16 in

Ray Simonini "Meryl" 12x16 White Sheep Farm Oil Painting on Canvas

By Ray Simonini

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

A softly rendered sheep stands in a lush, abstracted landscape, its wool painted with loose, expressive strokes that blend creams, browns, and hints of cool blue. The figure feels bo...

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2010s Impressionist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Previously Available Items

Gustave CourbetWaves Breaking, c. 1860

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H 16 in W 36 in

Waves Breaking

By Gustave Courbet

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed lower left. This work depicts waves breaking on the coast with a boat struggling in the squall. Courbet worked with an entourage of pupils and painted and collaborated with t...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Gustave CourbetWaterfall - The Jura, c.1850

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H 17 in W 21 in

Waterfall - The Jura

By Gustave Courbet

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

A very important work by Gustave Courbet depicting the image of the falls in Jura. A really remarkable piece showing great expertise and superiority in...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Gustave Courbet Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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