Portrait of the Composer Hector Berlioz
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
c. 1850
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5 works across 1 institution
Oslo's National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design holds 5 works 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.
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
💎 Hidden GemOslo · 5 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 Oslo?
Our current data shows 5 Gustave Courbet paintings on display in Oslo, spread across the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Oslo has the most Gustave Courbet paintings?
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design holds all 5 known Gustave Courbet works in Oslo.
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 Oslo
Oslo's main museums include the Munch Museum on the waterfront and the National Museum near the City Hall, both free to enter. The Oslo Pass covers museums and public transport. The National Museum, opened in 2022, is the largest art museum in Scandinavia and houses the most famous version of Munch's The Scream.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.