The Wave 

"The Wave" by Gustave Courbet, a French Realist painter, depicts a turbulent seascape with a dramatic sky. The painting captures the power and movement of the ocean, with crashing waves and a dark, stormy sky. Courbet's attention to detail and realistic style are evident in the depiction of the water, the clouds, and the small boats in the distance. Courbet's works often challenged the traditional academic style of painting, focusing on everyday subjects and portraying them with a sense of realism and immediacy.