Reverie 1862

"Reverie" is a painting by French artist Gustave Courbet completed in 1862. The work depicts a young woman, likely a member of Courbet's circle, lost in thought against a backdrop of a calming seascape. The artist's signature Realist style is evident in the woman's naturalistic pose and the subtle light that bathes the scene. The painting's title, "Reverie," reflects the woman's contemplative state, a theme Courbet often explored in his works.