Portrait de femme 1855

gustavecourbet

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"Portrait de femme" is a 1855 oil painting by Gustave Courbet, renowned for his realist style. The artwork depicts a woman in profile, her face illuminated by a soft light, her eyes closed. Courbet's style, characterized by its focus on everyday subjects, contrasts with the idealized portraits common during his time. The use of muted colors and a dark background emphasizes the woman's form and features, drawing the viewer's attention to her individual beauty. This simple yet powerful depiction of a woman captures the essence of realism in Courbet's work.