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5 works across 2 institutions
Amsterdam holds 5 works by Gustave Courbet across 2 institutions, including Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
Courbet founded the Realist movement, insisting on painting ordinary people and everyday life with the scale and gravity previously reserved for history painting. His large works — A Burial at Ornans, The Painter's Studio — caused scandal at the Paris Salon. He was exiled to Switzerland after participating in the Paris Commune of 1871.
Collections in this city
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam · 4 works on display
The Rijksmuseum is the definitive home of Dutch Golden Age painting — Rembrandt's Night Watch, Vermeer's Milkmaid, and over 8,000 other objects in a magnificent 19th-century building. Pre-book tickets; timed entry is required.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
💎 Hidden GemAmsterdam · 1 work on display
Amsterdam's museum of modern and contemporary art and design, with particular strength in Dutch Expressionism, De Stijl, and Cobra. The permanent collection includes important works by Mondrian, Kandinsky, and Malevich.
The cave
c. 1861
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About the artist
Gustave Courbet
French · Realism · 1819–1877
Courbet founded the Realist movement, insisting on painting ordinary people and everyday life with the scale and gravity previously reserved for history painting. His large works — A Burial at Ornans, The Painter's Studio — caused scandal at the Paris Salon. He was exiled to Switzerland after participating in the Paris Commune of 1871.
Key works
The Painter's StudioA Burial at OrnansThe Origin of the World
Frequently asked questions
How many Gustave Courbet paintings are on display in Amsterdam?
Our current data shows 5 Gustave Courbet paintings on display in Amsterdam, spread across the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Amsterdam has the most Gustave Courbet paintings?
Rijksmuseum holds the largest share, with 4 works by Gustave Courbet in Amsterdam.
Where else can I see Gustave Courbet's paintings?
Gustave Courbet's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Gustave Courbet →
Planning your visit to Amsterdam
The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum are all on the Museumplein and can be visited in a single day. Pre-book the Van Gogh Museum online — it sells out regularly. The Museumkaart (Museum Card) offers unlimited access to over 400 Dutch museums for one year and pays for itself quickly.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.