The Calm Sea 1869

Gustave Courbet's "The Calm Sea" (1869) depicts a serene seascape, dominated by a vast expanse of sky filled with fluffy clouds. The artist's signature realist style is evident in the meticulous rendering of the sandy beach and the calm, blue-green water. Two small boats lie beached on the shore, adding a sense of peace and tranquility to the scene. Courbet's focus on everyday subjects and natural phenomena helped redefine landscape painting in the 19th century.