Key Figures of the Realism Movement

The Realism movement, prominent in the mid-19th century, featured leading artists such as Gustave Courbet, Jean-François Millet, and Honoré Daumier. Courbet, known for his portrayals of rural life, challenged academic conventions with his unidealized depictions. Millet depicted peasant life with empathy and dignity, while Daumier's satirical and critical portrayals reflected societal issues. These pioneering artists emphasized everyday subjects and sought to depict life truthfully, influencing subsequent artistic expressions and laying the foundation for modern art with their commitment to authentic portrayal and social consciousness.