Le Veau Blanc 

Gustave Courbet's "Le Veau Blanc" (The White Calf) is a realist painting that portrays a white calf with brown spots standing by a stream. The calf's fur is rendered with remarkable detail, capturing its texture and softness. The painting's focus on the animal in its natural environment reflects Courbet's fascination with everyday subjects and his rejection of traditional academic art. The composition is simple and straightforward, emphasizing the natural beauty of the animal and its surroundings. This painting exemplifies Courbet's commitment to portraying the world as he saw it, with an emphasis on realism and the everyday.