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Gustave Courbet (1819-1877). Realist movement. Young ladies
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Gustave Courbet (1819-1877). Realist movement. Young ladies
Gustave Courbet (1819-1877). French painter. Realist movement. Young ladies of the village, 1851-1852. Oil on canvas. Metropolitan Museum. New York. United States
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This oil painting, titled "Young Ladies of the Village" by the renowned French Realist painter Gustave Courbet (1819-1877), showcases a scene of simple beauty and communal life from rural France during the mid-19th century. Painted between 1851 and 1852, the artwork is a testament to Courbet's commitment to capturing the authenticity of everyday life, a hallmark of the Realist movement. In the painting, two young ladies, dressed in the modest attire of the time, are seen taking a leisurely walk through a winter landscape. One girl carries a basket on her arm, while the other holds an umbrella to shield them from the elements. A cow and a dog follow closely behind, adding to the rustic charm of the scene. The girls' attire and the presence of the cattle suggest a connection to the rural, agricultural life of the village. Despite the idyllic setting, the painting also conveys a sense of poorness and the struggles of rural life. The girls' plain, practical clothing and the worn-out path they walk on underscore the simple, yet hardworking existence of the villagers. The inclusion of the cow and the dog also highlights the role of animals in rural life and the interconnectedness of the community. The painting's rich colors and meticulous details bring the scene to life, inviting the viewer to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of the village in the 1850s. Today, "Young Ladies of the Village" is a cherished addition to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world.
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