Woman with a Parrot, Gustave Courbet (1866)

Woman with a Parrot caused a stir when it debuted at the Salon of 1866, presenting a reclining nude whose unbound hair and discarded clothing defied academic convention. Courbet’s figure, thought to be his muse Joanna Hiffernan, appears sensual and unmistakably real, her casual pose and natural beauty marking her as a woman of her time. The parrot, perched playfully above her, adds a provocative touch that amplifies the painting’s modern audacity. Gustave Courbet (1819–1877) was a French Realist celebrated for rejecting idealized forms in favor of the tangible and immediate. His bold depictions of contemporary life challenged tradition, influencing artists such as Manet and Cézanne and redefining the possibilities of modern painting. Product Details: Cotton and polyester canvas on Radiata pine wood frame sourced from renewable forests. Includes back mounting. Due to variation in monitor settings, finished products may appear different than they do on your screen. To offer a broad range