The Approaching Storm (aka The Gust of Wind)
Gustave Courbet’s monumental ‘The Gust of Wind,’ a breathtaking Realist landscape capturing an impending storm's raw power, confronts viewers with unflinching honesty. Painted circa 1865, this dramatic depiction embodies the movement’s rejection of romantic ideals and invites you to explore its timeless beauty.
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.