The Houses of the Chateau D'Ornans 1853

"The Houses of the Chateau D'Ornans" (1853) by Gustave Courbet, a prominent figure in the Realism movement, depicts a picturesque landscape featuring a chateau and surrounding buildings nestled within a verdant hillside. Courbet's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and grandeur, while his meticulous attention to detail lends a sense of authenticity to the scene. This painting, now held in a private collection, exemplifies Courbet's commitment to capturing the everyday realities of the world around him.