Young Ladies of the Village 1851 - 1852

"Young Ladies of the Village" is a painting by French Realist artist Gustave Courbet, completed between 1851 and 1852. The painting depicts a group of women in a rural setting, capturing a moment of everyday life with realism. The women are dressed in simple clothing, and their poses are natural and relaxed. The setting is also rendered realistically, with rolling hills, rocky cliffs, and a scattering of trees and animals. Courbet’s use of light and shadow, along with his painterly style, create a sense of depth and atmosphere.