The Artist's Studio (1855) by Gustave Courbet - S1.E2 - Smart Secrets of Great Paintings
Paris shone brightly in the second half of the 19th century, with its fashionable restaurants, and its cabarets and theatres, which provided the spectacle of a carefree society. The industrial revolution produced wealth, and fortunes were amassed and lost.
Gustave Courbet's work is politically involved and provocative. It reveals his support for revolutionary movements, and condemns Napoleon III's authoritarian regime. In addition to its critical dimension, the canvas has an air of mystery, and depicts contradictions.
The Artist's Studio (1855) by Gustave Courbet - S1.E2 - Smart Secrets of Great Paintings
November 8, 2015
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