1864
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
A River in a Mountain Gorge is a 1864 oil by Gustave Courbet, a Realism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a serene river flowing through a mountain gorge. The river's calm surface reflects the surrounding landscape, while the rocky cliffs rise up on either side, covered in lush greenery. In the distance, a snow-capped mountain peak is visible, set against a blue sky with white clouds. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The rocky cliffs are rendered in warm, earthy tones, while the river and sky are depicted in cool blues and whites. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Gustave Courbet.
Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet (UK: KOOR-bay; US: koor-BAY; French: ; 10 June 1819 – 31 December 1877) was a French painter who led the Realism movement in 19th-century French painting.
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