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The Gust of Wind
The Gust of Wind is an oil painting by the Realist artist Gustave Courbet. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
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Overview
The Gust of Wind is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Gustave Courbet around 1865. It is held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a forest scene with trees and bushes, capturing a moment of movement as if the wind is blowing through the trees. The overall mood is one of energy and dynamism.
Technique & Style
The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and gray dominating the palette. Powerful diagonals contribute to the sense of movement and energy.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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The Approaching Storm
Sunset near Arbonne
Leaving the Forest, Fontainebleau: Setting Sun
The Fringe of the Forest
Frontier Cabin
The Edge of the Forest at Les Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau
A Tree in Fontainebleau Forest
Leaving the Forest, Fontainebleau: Setting Sun
Fields at Barbizon
Paisaje
A Windy Moor