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Q27950673, by Gustave Courbet, oil, 1864

Q27950673

Gustave Courbet

1864

oil

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

Overview

Q27950673 is a 1864 oil by Gustave Courbet, a Realism work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Gustave Courbet
When & what style?
1864 · Realism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a rocky cliff on the right and a body of water in the foreground. The cliff is covered in greenery, and the sky above is cloudy. In the distance, there are trees and a hill. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the contrast between light and dark areas drawing the viewer's eye. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore more of Gustave Courbet's works.

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