The Source of the Loue 1
The Source of the Loue by Gustave Courbet (1864) is a monumental oil painting depicting a cave illuminated by subterranean water, nestled amidst a rural landscape with houses and a bridge. Courbet’s unflinching realism captures the essence of exploration and natural 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.