The Rock of Hautepierre c. 1869

"The Rock of Hautepierre," painted around 1869 by the French artist Gustave Courbet, depicts a dramatic landscape featuring a towering rock formation. This landscape painting, characteristic of Courbet's realist style, showcases the artist's focus on capturing the natural world with fidelity. The composition emphasizes the imposing presence of the rock, contrasting it with the humble dwelling nestled at its foot. The painting's subtle use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene, highlighting the textures of the rock face and the lush foliage surrounding it.