burrial at ornans

Name of piece: Burial at Ornans Name of artist: Gustave Courbet Date produced: 1849. I first look at Burial at Ornans and take a dislike to it. I see a painting of a small group of people with grim expressions on their faces. The piece is oil on canvas. It’s simply painted, perhaps a palette knife has been used, and the colours are harsh and real, with definite edges and colour changes. Space has been …

…so, so for that reason I admire it. I like the piece. Now having analysed the piece, I like it. My impression of the piece has changed because at first I didn’t like it because of the feeling it gave off. Having discussed why it gives that feeling, I can understand the piece better and I realise that it was meant to be so, and appreciate the piece for what it is. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**