Self-Portrait with Black Dog
A soulful encounter between man and canine unfolds in Gustave Courbet's 1842 masterpiece Self-Portrait with Black Dog, a profound Realist work that invites you to explore the raw beauty of this timeless oil painting.
Gustave Courbet
Gustave Courbet (1819-1877): Pioneer of Realism. Explore paintings depicting everyday life & working class subjects like 'A Burial at Ornans'. Discover his revolutionary impact on 19th-century art.
Musée du Petit Palais
Discover the breathtaking Beaux-Arts beauty of Paris's Musée du Petit Palais, home to masterpieces by Courbet and Bonnard, and explore its exquisite collection of fine arts for free in a stunning architectural setting.