Gustave Courbet
Gustave Courbet was a French painter and a pivotal figure in the Realism movement, known for his bold and unidealized representations of everyday life. His works often challenged traditional artistic conventions and highlighted social issues, with notable pieces like 'The Stone Breakers' and 'A Burial at Ornans' reflecting his commitment to depicting the struggles of the working class.
Born on Jun 10, 1819 (206 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 8.50 | 0.17% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 108,069 | $2,700,000 | 4,470$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,110 | $190,000 | 111$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 625,978 | 469 | $73,000 | 55$ |
| Totals | 4 | 76,322,543 | 114,648 | $2,963,000 | 4,636$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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France:
Gustave Courbet is known for his monumental painting 'Un enterrement à Ornans' which is currently being restored at the Musée d’Orsay.
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Luxembourg:
Gustave Courbet is the artist of the famous painting 'L'Origine du monde' that was involved in a performance by Deborah de Robertis.
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Greece:
Gustave Courbet was a realist painter who challenged the academic norms of his time and contributed to the emergence of Impressionism.
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France:
Gustave Courbet painted L’Origine du monde in 1866, which inspired Bjørn Nørgaard's work.
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Iran:
Gustave Courbet is referenced as the painter of the billion-dollar artwork 'Bonjour Monsieur Courbet'.
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Iraq:
The author mentions Gustave Courbet as an inspiration while walking through nature.
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Germany:
Gustave Courbet's painting 'A Burial at Ornans' is undergoing restoration at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
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Greece:
Gustave Courbet took nearly 150 years to see 'L’Origine du Monde' exhibited without being considered a scandal.
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United Kingdom:
Courbet's fierce painting of a massive wave reflects his contemplation of fate.
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