1869
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
The Wave (La Vague) is a 1869 oil by Gustave Courbet, a Realism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
The painting depicts a turbulent sea, with a large wave crashing against the shore. The wave is dark and foreboding, with white foam at its crest. In the background, the sky is cloudy and grey, with a few patches of blue visible through the gaps. The painting is done in a realistic style, with thick brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist has captured the power and energy of the sea, conveying a sense of movement and turmoil. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Gustave Courbet, a French artist known for his realistic and detailed depictions of everyday life.
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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