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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 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 Western Art
Tokyo · 10 works on display
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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 Tokyo?
Our current data shows 10 Gustave Courbet paintings on display in Tokyo, spread across the National Museum of Western Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Tokyo has the most Gustave Courbet paintings?
National Museum of Western Art holds all 10 known Gustave Courbet works in Tokyo.
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 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.