Woman with a Parrot - Gustave Courbet
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A classic 1866 oil painting by Gustave Courbet, depicting a reclining nude figure interacting with a parrot in a dimly lit interior.
Woman with a Parrot, completed by Gustave Courbet in 1866, represents a departure from the artist's typical focus on rural life and social commentary. This work was his first successful submission to the Paris Salon, marking a shift in his reception by the French art establishment. The painting depicts a reclining nude woman with her arm raised to support a parrot perched upon her hand.
Courbet employs a palette dominated by dark, moody tones, which serve to accentuate the pale, luminous quality of the figure's skin. The composition is structured around the horizontal axis of the body, contrasted by the verticality of the bird perch in the background. The woman's hair is rendered with loose, expressive brushwork, creating a sense of disarray that complements the relaxed posture of the subject. Unlike the idealised nudes common in academic painting of the period, Courbet presents his subject with a physical presence that feels grounded and tangible.
The inclusion of the parrot introduces an exotic element to the domestic setting, a common trope in nineteenth-century painting used to suggest themes of nature and artifice. The drapery beneath the figure is painted with thick, tactile strokes, providing a textural contrast to the smooth rendering of the skin. Courbet's approach to light and shadow creates a sense of volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the anatomical details of the figure. This work remains a significant example of the artist's technical ability to balance traditional composition with a more direct, unvarnished approach to the human form. It is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Woman with a Parrot - Gustave Courbet
Artist Biography
Gustave Courbet
Courbet's most famous works, such as 'The Stone Breakers' (destroyed during WWII) and 'Burial at Ornans', were not merely paintings; they were manifestos. He elevated the everyday to the monumental, forcing viewers to confront the lives of ordinary people with the same seriousness previously reserved for gods and heroes. His nudes, like 'The Bathers', scandalised Parisian society, not for their nudity, but for their unapologetic lack of idealisation. They were real women, with real bodies, a stark contrast to the airbrushed fantasies of academic art.
Though controversial in his time, Courbet's influence is undeniable. He paved the way for future generations of artists to break free from tradition and embrace the world around them. Owning a Courbet print is more than just acquiring a beautiful image; it's a declaration of independence, a celebration of the real, and a nod to the artist who dared to paint the world as it truly was.
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