The Wave by Gustave Courbet
The Wave (1869)
Gustave Courbet | Realism | Oil on canvas
A powerful ocean wave rises up, about to crash down with incredible force. You can almost hear the roar of the sea!
Did you know? Courbet painted more than one wave! In 1869 and 1870 he made a whole series of seascapes called The Wave, and today they hang in museums from Edinburgh to Philadelphia to Tokyo.
Original held at Scottish National Gallery
Museum-quality giclée print on archival Enhanced Matte Art paper (200gsm) with fade-resistant pigment inks rated for 100+ years. Also available as gallery-wrapped canvas and custom framed.
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