Jo, La Belle Irlandaise by Gustave Courbet

Jo, La Belle Irlandaise 1865 - 1866

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"Jo, La Belle Irlandaise" (1865-1866) by Gustave Courbet depicts a young woman, likely Irish, gazing intently at her reflection in a hand mirror. The painting, typical of Courbet's realist style, focuses on the everyday, portraying the woman's natural beauty and her introspective contemplation. The composition is intimate and close-up, emphasizing the subject's face and long, flowing red hair. This realism, combined with the subject's captivating gaze and the intricate detail of her clothing, has made this portrait a well-known and admired work.