Gustave Courbet

249 works by Gustave Courbet (French, 1819–1877) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet was a French painter who led the Realism movement in 19th-century French painting. Committed to painting only what he could see, he rejected academic convention and the Romanticism of the previous generation of visual artists. His independence set an example that was important to later artists, such as the Impressionists and the Cubists. Courbet occupies an important place in 19th-century French painting as an innovator and as an artist willing to make bold social statements through his work.

At a glance

Most of Gustave Courbet's work on the site falls under Landscape (114), Figurative (42), Portraits (25).

By movement, it's catalogued as Realism (224), 19th century (2).

Culture: French (228).

By orientation: 154 landscape, 92 portrait, 3 square.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1842 to 1899.

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Gustave Courbet artworks does Archive Lane have?

249 public-domain artworks by Gustave Courbet are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Gustave Courbet?

Gustave Courbet is catalogued as French (born 1819, died 1877).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

Yes, use the filters above the grid to narrow by artist, colour, orientation and, where available, movement or room.