The Courbet Museum in Ornans presents the exhibition ‘Devenir Courbet’, showcasing 80 rare works, including 40 lesser-known early paintings of Gustave Courbet. Running from December 14, 2024, to April 20, 2025, the exhibition details Courbet’s artistic evolution from his origins in Ornans to his rise in Paris. The display includes personal sketches and highlights key works, culminated by portraits that illustrate his growth as an artist. The curator emphasizes how Courbet’s self-portraits mark the essence of his journey and acceptance in the art world.

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