GermanyThe Folkwang Museum in Essen is hosting a major retrospective dedicated to Gustave Courbet, highlighting his versatility as an artist during the time of Napoleon III. The exhibition, titled 'Ich, Gustave Courbet. Maler und Rebell,' features 100 works spanning all phases of Courbet's career, including 85 paintings. It emphasizes his self-portraits, which showcase his ability to reinvent himself through various personas and styles. Notable pieces include 'Le Fou de peur' (The One Terrified by Fear) from 1844 and 'Autoportrait sous forme d'une pipe' (Self-Portrait in the Form of a Pipe) from 1858. While some of Courbet’s most famous works are absent, such as 'Der Verzweifelte,' the exhibition still offers a comprehensive look at his artistic evolution and rebellious spirit.
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