Gustave Courbet : "The Calm Sea" (1869)

Description: "The Calm Sea," by Gustave Courbet (1869) Available Formats • 9" x 12" (Image: 7.5" x 9.13") • 12" x 16" (Image: 10" x 12.19") • 16" x 20" (Image: 13" x 15.88") • 20" x 24" (Image: 16" x 19.5") • 24" x 30" (Image: 19" x 23.19") Archival Inkjet on Matte Finish Fine Art Paper About the Artwork A lifelong maverick imprisoned for his involvement in the Paris Commune, Gustave Courbet proudly defied artistic convention. "I have studied the art of the ancients and the art of the moderns," he wrote, "avoiding any preconceived system and without prejudice. I no longer wanted to imitate the one than to copy the other; nor, furthermore, was it my intention to attain the trivial goal of 'art for art's sake.' No! I simply wanted to draw forth, from a complete acquaintance with tradition, the reasoned and independent consciousness of my own individuality...to be not only a painter, but a man as well; in short, to create living art—this is my goal." During the 1860s he visited the Normandy coast, painting alongside Eugène Boudin, James McNeill Whistler and Claude Monet. His resulting "sea landscapes" are characterized by crashing waves, dramatic atmospheric effects and generous use of the palette knife, The Calm Sea representing something of a departure for its more tranquil composition. Painted largely en plein air, they uphold his belief that the only possible source for living art was the artist's own experience. Fine Art Quality The Ibis’s giclée process uses archival pigment inks on 100% cotton rag paper to achieve crisp detail and rich, lasting color. Unlike posters, they will not yellow with time, but will maintain their original quality for as long as you own them. Happiness Guarantee All of The Ibis's prints come with a 100% happiness guarantee. If you are disappointed in your purchase for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.

Price: 23.99 USD

Location: Endicott, New York

End Time: 2024-12-27T19:03:49.000Z

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