The Demon
Many of Courbet’s early paintings from the 1840’s are self-portraits, such as this one. As he had yet to truly develop his realistic painting style, many of these self-portraits are Romantic in style, illustrating the smooth lines and perfection of form of the Romantic school of painting. As a method of self-promotion and advertisement, Courbet made an impression with his self-portraits, and used them to find his own artistic style. After this period, Courbet became convinced that painters should illustrate the world around them as they see it and his realistic work in the later 1840’s gained support among younger realist and neo-romantic painters.
Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875 – 1911)
Explore the mystical Symbolist art of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875-1911), a Lithuanian pioneer blending music & nature. Discover dreamy landscapes, spiritual themes, and his lasting influence on modern art. View reproductions at ArtsDot.
About this artwork
- Title: The Demon
- Artist: Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis
- Year: 1909
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Symbolism
- Main color: Espresso
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

