The Stream in Bremen 1865

"The Stream in Bremen" is a 1865 oil painting by French Realist artist Gustave Courbet, now located in the Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'archéologie de Besançon, France. Courbet is known for his focus on depicting everyday life and the natural world with accuracy and detail, as seen in this landscape painting of a stream running through a lush forest. The painting features a tranquil scene of nature with a focus on the realistic portrayal of light and shadow, giving a sense of depth and atmosphere. The viewer is drawn into the landscape by the use of natural colors and the artist's emphasis on detail.