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c. 1869
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10 works across 1 institution
Tokyo's National Museum of Western Art holds 10 works by Gustave Courbet (1819–1877) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Courbet's Realism was a deliberate provocation — painting peasants and working people with the scale previously reserved for history painting. In person, his canvases have a physical solidity: the paint is thick, surfaces rough, colours earthy and dense.
National Museum of Western Art
Tokyo · 10 works on display
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Planning your visit to Tokyo
Tokyo's major art museums are in Ueno Park (Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Western Art) and in Roppongi (Mori Art Museum, National Art Center). The Tokyo Metro is efficient and easy to navigate with an IC card. Pre-booking is essential for blockbuster exhibitions; check museum websites well in advance.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.