Bridge in a Landscape

Gustave Courbet

Created:

Movement:

unknown

Realism

key Notes:

Naturalism, Rustic tranquility.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Bridge in a Landscape," painted by Gustave Courbet in 1865, exemplifies the artist's commitment to realism and his focus on the natural environment, showcasing a bridge set against a lush, detailed landscape. This work reflects Courbet's innovative approach to landscape painting, emphasizing the interplay between human structures and nature, and it contributed to the broader movement of realism in 19th-century art.

Description of the work:

"Bridge in a Landscape," painted by Gustave Courbet in 1865, depicts a rustic wooden bridge arching over a stream, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and a serene sky. The composition is characterized by Courbet's signature realism, employing a rich palette and textured brushwork to convey the interplay of light and shadow within the natural environment.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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