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Den Haag's Kunstmuseum Den Haag 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.
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
💎 Hidden GemDen Haag · 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 Den Haag?
Our current data shows 1 Gustave Courbet painting on display in Den Haag, held at the Kunstmuseum Den Haag.
Which museum in Den Haag has the most Gustave Courbet paintings?
Kunstmuseum Den Haag holds all 1 known Gustave Courbet work in Den Haag.
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 Den Haag
The Mauritshuis — home to Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring — is in the heart of the city, near the Binnenhof. The Gemeentemuseum Den Haag houses the world's largest Mondrian collection. The city is easily reached by train from Amsterdam in under an hour; most major museums are within walking distance of Den Haag Centraal.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.