The Wave

Experience the raw power of nature in Gustave Courbet's 'The Wave.' This 1869 seascape captures turbulent waves & an ominous sky with expressive brushstrokes – a masterpiece of Realism.

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.