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7 works across 3 institutions
Copenhagen holds 7 works by Gustave Courbet across 3 institutions, including Statens Museum for Kunst, Ordrupgaard, and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.
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
Statens Museum for Kunst
Copenhagen · 2 works on display
Ordrupgaard
💎 Hidden GemCopenhagen · 2 works on display
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
💎 Hidden GemCopenhagen · 3 works 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 Copenhagen?
Our current data shows 7 Gustave Courbet paintings on display in Copenhagen, spread across the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, the Statens Museum for Kunst, and 1 other venue. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Copenhagen has the most Gustave Courbet paintings?
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek holds the largest share, with 3 works by Gustave Courbet in Copenhagen.
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 Copenhagen
The Statens Museum for Kunst (national gallery) is in the Østerbro area; the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is near the Town Hall. Most major museums are free on Wednesdays. The Copenhagen City Pass covers unlimited public transport and free entry to many museums.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.