The Stonebreaker - Gustave Courbet
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L'œuvre en bref
Gustave Courbet's The Stonebreaker depicts a raw, authentic scene of a man at work, hammering away at rocks. The painting's strength lies in its ability to show the raw reality of working life. The man, dressed modestly, is surrounded by a natural landscape, dominated by shades of brown and grey, evoking the harshness of his trade and his environment.
Courbet, a pioneer of realism, turned away from traditional subjects to highlight the often invisible realities of society. In this work, he skilfully blends portraiture with genre scenes, offering an honest and direct depiction of the working class. The details, from the stone chips to the sweat on the man's forehead, testify to Courbet's mastery and commitment to depicting the truth without embellishment.
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