Spring Flowers

Gustave Courbet

Created:
Movement:
1860
Realism
key Notes:
Realism, Floral Abundance
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Dimensions:
23 3/4 x 32 1/4 in. (60.3 x 81.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Spring Flowers," created by Gustave Courbet in 1860, exemplifies the artist's commitment to realism and his interest in the natural world. The painting features a vibrant arrangement of flowers, showcasing Courbet's skill in capturing texture and color, although specific details about its provenance and exhibition history remain largely unknown.

Description of the work:

"Spring Flowers" by Gustave Courbet, created in 1860, features a vibrant arrangement of various flowers rendered in rich, naturalistic colors that exemplify the artist's attention to detail and texture. The composition is characterized by a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the three-dimensionality of the blossoms against a softly blurred background.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Spring Flowers