Trois baigneuses 1865 - 1869

"Trois baigneuses" (1865-1869) by Gustave Courbet is a realist depiction of three women bathing. Courbet, a French painter known for his radical Realism, often portrayed everyday subjects, challenging traditional academic art. The painting depicts the women in a natural, unidealized setting, focusing on their physical forms and the surrounding landscape. Courbet's use of muted colors and bold brushstrokes create a sense of immediacy and rawness, contrasting with the idealized beauty of classical art.