Portrait of the Artist's Father 

Gustave Courbet's "Portrait of the Artist's Father" is a realistic depiction of his father, a man of simple means, shown in a straightforward pose, his face etched with the lines of hard work and time. Courbet, a key figure in the Realist movement, favored depicting everyday subjects in a direct and unidealized manner. The portrait is notable for its focus on the individual, portraying the artist's father with respect and honesty, rejecting the conventions of traditional portraiture.