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Gustave Courbet paintings in Prague

French · 1819–1877

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2 works across 1 institution

Prague's National Gallery Prague holds 2 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.

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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
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Frequently asked questions

How many Gustave Courbet paintings are on display in Prague?

Our current data shows 2 Gustave Courbet paintings on display in Prague, spread across the National Gallery Prague. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.

Which museum in Prague has the most Gustave Courbet paintings?

National Gallery Prague holds all 2 known Gustave Courbet works in Prague.

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 Prague

Prague's main museums are in the historic centre and easily walked to. The National Gallery's collection is spread across several palace buildings — verify which building holds the works you want to see before visiting. Many Czech museums offer free entry on the first Wednesday of the month.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.