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Realism (1850-1925); Objectivity over Subjectivity
As the Romanticism era was reactionary movement to the Classicism period, so Realism a reaction to Romanticism. -
Flut Concert with Frederick the Great in Sanssouci
The artist portrayal of the scene, with its attention to historical accuracy in both dress and furnishings, but rather concentrates on the musical flickering candlelight. -
Les Fricoteurs politiques
The painting depicts voting era and a woman standing up in France. -
1849-1850
In contrast to the beautiful and deeply emotional content of Romantic paintings, realist artists presented both the good and beautiful, the ugly and evil. Depicting the funeral of his great uncle. -
Young Ladies of the Village
This painting was devoted to the lives of women. Depicting unity amongst women and a small valley near by. -
Waiting: an English fireside of 1854-55
The portraits shows a wife and daughter painted with a quiet tensity which conveys a sense of the holiness of domestic life; they are shown as a modern, secular equivalent to a Madonna child. -
Maternal Solicitude
Artist Millet Masters of French Realism and the predominant figure. His canvases paintings were recorded as unprecedented empathy a section of society which art had neglected until he appeared. -
End
Some artists were still working in a Romantic style, the movement was transitioning into other styles like Realism and Impressionism. -
Edgar Poe
Artist depicted Poe based on daguerreotype, as Poe had died before Manet could meet him. The portrait was later included in a French edition of Poe's work. -
The Fishing Boat
Unlike many of the canvases executed at the time, this fishing boat, rigged and filled with equipment, is the focus of the composition rather than a subordinate element. -
Orchesta Stalls
In the late 1840s the Daumier gained recognition as a painter ranging from classical mythology and popular narratives to religious themes. He addressed issues of everyday life in his paintings as well.