The Beach at Trouville at Low Tide 1865

"The Beach at Trouville at Low Tide" (1865) by Gustave Courbet depicts a tranquil and expansive beach scene. The artist is known for his realist paintings, which captured the everyday life of ordinary people. This artwork showcases Courbet's interest in capturing the natural world in a straightforward manner, emphasizing the vastness of the sky and the details of the receding tide. The muted palette and subtle brushstrokes create a sense of peaceful solitude, inviting the viewer to contemplate the vastness of the natural world.