The Calm Sea, by Gustav Courbet, 1869
Gustave Courbet (French, 1819 – 1877) painted this view of the English Channel while visiting Étretat on the coast of Normandy in August 1869, according to The Met. This oil-on-canvas work measures 23 1/2 x 28 3/4 inches (59.7 … Continue reading
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