Three Red Apples 1871

"Three Red Apples" is an oil painting by Gustave Courbet from 1871, currently housed in the Musée d'Orsay, Paris. The work is a still life depicting three red apples on a simple, golden background. The apples are rendered in bold brushstrokes, showcasing Courbet's realist style and his dedication to capturing the natural world with accuracy and immediacy. Courbet, a prominent figure in the Realist movement, favored everyday subjects and often painted scenes from his own life and surroundings. "Three Red Apples" exemplifies his attention to detail and his commitment to representing the world as he saw it.