The Valley of the Loue in Stormy Weather 1849

"The Valley of the Loue in Stormy Weather" (1849) by Gustave Courbet is a realist landscape painting showcasing the artist's signature style. It depicts the valley of the Loue river in France, bathed in the dramatic light of an impending storm. The painting captures the raw beauty of nature, with its realistic portrayal of the rocky cliffs, verdant foliage, and the looming clouds above. Courbet's emphasis on the natural world, rejecting the romantic idealism of his predecessors, marked a turning point in 19th-century art. This painting can be found in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg, France.