The Source among the Rocks of the Doubs by Gustave Courbet

The Source among the Rocks of the Doubs 1871

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Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'archéologie de Besançon, Besançon, France

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sky

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cliff

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abstract painting

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landscape

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waterfall

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river

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impressionist landscape

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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rock

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fluid art

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acrylic on canvas

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seascape

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natural-landscape

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water

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surrealist

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watercolor

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expressionist

"The Source among the Rocks of the Doubs" is a realist landscape painting by Gustave Courbet, created in 1871. The painting depicts a cascading waterfall flowing through a rocky gorge, with a distant mountain range visible in the background. Courbet's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the natural beauty of the Doubs region in France. This artwork is considered a prime example of Courbet's landscape work, showcasing his commitment to depicting the natural world with accuracy and detail. It is currently housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'archéologie de Besançon in Besançon, France.

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