A Family of Deer in a Landscape with a Waterfall 

"A Family of Deer in a Landscape with a Waterfall" is a painting by the French Realist artist Gustave Courbet. Created in the mid-19th century, the work depicts a serene woodland scene with a rushing waterfall. The painting showcases Courbet's signature realistic style, capturing the natural details of the landscape and the animals within it. The deer, standing and resting along the banks of a stream, add a touch of tranquility to the composition. Courbet's commitment to depicting nature accurately was a hallmark of the Realist movement, which sought to present ordinary subjects in a truthful and straightforward manner. The painting's composition, with its focus on the central waterfall and the surrounding foliage, reflects the Realist preference for depicting the everyday world without idealization.