"Le Désespéré (The Desperate Man)" by Gustave Courbet returns to Paris this month. Let's unpack the mysteries surrounding ...

Courbet demonstrated to the next generation of great artists—Manet, Monet, Cezanne and many others—that it is possible to succeed artistically and economically apart from government approval. Gustave ...

Gustave Courbet (1819 – 1877) was a deeply controversial figure. Slurred as a ‘socialist painter’ he said, “I accept that title with pleasure. I am not only a socialist but a Democrat and a Republican ...

Qatar has revealed itself as the owner of a famous self-portrait by French realist master Gustave Courbet and will loan the ...

What's the point of making realistic paintings when photography can do the trick? What's the point of making realistic paintings when photography can do the trick? We look at the history of artists ...

Paris: Qatar has revealed itself as the owner of a famous self portrait by French realist master Gustave Courbet and will ...

The iconic collection will feature more than 150 artworks by major artists like Manet, Degas and Picasso. View on euronews ...