1858
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Tête de sanglier is a 1858 oil by Gustave Courbet, a Realism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting depicts a pig's head lying on a white cloth, with a knife placed beside it. The pig's head is rendered in dark colors, with the fur appearing black and white. The cloth is white and appears to be rumpled. The painting is executed in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the rendering of the pig's fur and the texture of the cloth. The overall effect is one of simplicity and directness, with the artist focusing on the subject matter rather than elaborate composition or symbolism. The painting is an example of Gustave Courbet's work, which is known for its realism and attention to detail.
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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