Who painted Landscape with Rocks?

Landscape with Rocks was painted by Gustave Courbet in 1872.

Where can I see Landscape with Rocks?

Landscape with Rocks is held by Hungarian National Gallery.

What movement is Landscape with Rocks?

Landscape with Rocks is associated with Realism.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with Rocks?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with Rocks are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with Rocks

Gustave Courbet , 1872

Landscape with Rocks is an oil painting by the Realist artist Gustave Courbet. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Rocks is a 19th-century oil painting by Gustave Courbet, a prominent French artist.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a landscape with prominent brown rocks in the foreground, set against a backdrop of trees, a blue sky, and white clouds, exemplifying Courbet's focus on everyday subjects.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Courbet's emphasis on texture and depth, characteristic of his realist approach to landscape painting.

History & Provenance

Created in 1872, Landscape with Rocks is part of the Hungarian National Gallery's collection.

Legacy

Courbet's innovative realism in this and other works influenced subsequent art movements, including Impressionism and Cubism.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Gustave Courbet

Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet (UK: KOOR-bay; US: koor-BAY; French: ; 10 June 1819 – 31 December 1877) was a French painter who led the Realism movement in 19th-century French painting.