Woman with a Parrot

Gustave Courbet

Created:
Movement:
1866
Realism
key Notes:
Realism, Sensuality
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Dimensions:
51 x 77 in. (129.5 x 195.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Gustave Courbet's "Woman with a Parrot" (1866)

"Woman with a Parrot" is an oil on canvas painting created by the French artist Gustave Courbet in 1866. This work is notable for its realistic portrayal of the female form, a hallmark of Courbet's commitment to realism, which challenged the idealized representations prevalent in academic art of the time. The painting depicts a nude woman reclining with a parrot perched on her hand, showcasing Courbet's skill in rendering texture and form. Courbet's approach to realism was influential in the development of modern art, as it paved the way for subsequent movements that emphasized direct observation and everyday subjects. The painting was exhibited at the Salon of 1866, where it garnered attention for its bold depiction of nudity, contributing to Courbet's reputation as a controversial and pioneering artist. Courbet's work, including "Woman with a Parrot," played a significant role in the transition from Romanticism to Realism in 19th-century art.

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Woman with a Parrot by Gustave Courbet

Created in 1866, "Woman with a Parrot" by Gustave Courbet is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Realist style, depicting a nude woman reclining with a parrot perched on her hand. The artwork is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Woman with a Parrot