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Antwerp's Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp holds 1 work by Gustave Courbet (1819–1877) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
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.
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
💎 Hidden GemAntwerp · 1 work on display
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 Antwerp?
Our current data shows 1 Gustave Courbet painting on display in Antwerp, held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Which museum in Antwerp has the most Gustave Courbet paintings?
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp holds all 1 known Gustave Courbet work in Antwerp.
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 Antwerp
Antwerp's art institutions are spread across the city but connected by a superb tram network. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA), home to an outstanding Flemish collection, is a short tram ride from the centre. The Antwerp City Card covers museums and transport.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.