“I have studied the art of the masters and the art of the moderns, avoiding any preconceived system and without prejudice. I have no more wanted to imitate the former than to copy the latter; nor have I thought of achieving the idle aim of art for art's sake.”
Quote by Gustave Courbet
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Gustave Courbet
Gustave Courbet was a French painter and a leading figure in the Realism movement. Known for his direct depiction of everyday life and people, his work had a profound impact on the art world. more