Portrait of Champfleury 1855

"Portrait of Champfleury" is a 1855 oil painting by Gustave Courbet. The painting, housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, depicts French writer Jules Husson, better known by his pen name Champfleury, in a realistic style. The painting portrays Champfleury in a simple, almost austere setting with a focus on his realistic features. This portrait exemplifies Courbet's realist style, characterized by the depiction of everyday subjects and individuals. The intimate composition and the sitter's intense gaze make the viewer feel personally connected to the subject.