Calm sea I - Gustave Courbet
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Calm sea I by Gustave Courbet depicts a calm expanse of sea, where the serenity of the water blends with the gentleness of the sky. The delicately outlined horizon separates an oily sea from a cloudy sky, creating a harmony of bluish and grey hues.
Courbet, a leading figure in Realism, chose here to depict the sea not in all its fury, but in all its tranquillity. It is a celebration of the simple, authentic beauty of nature. By concentrating on the seascape, the artist invites us to meditate, to pause for a moment, reminding us that nature, in its simplicity, can be just as impressive as in its most tumultuous moments.
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Avis du 13/02/2025, suite à une expérience du 07/11/2024 par Gerard N