“Courbet comes in 1849 with the intention of overthrowing past art and constructing it anew. While he speaks only of realism, of which he proclaims himself the messiah, his pictures show pre-eminently those qualities which are learned in the museums.” ArtShowsPastSpeakQualityIntentionMuseumsRealismRenewalMessiah Book:The Life of an Artist: An Autobiography Source: The Life of an Artist: An Autobiography
