This is a painting by Gustav Courbet, a 19th century French realist. I chose this image because of the attention put into detail and lighting to create a specific expression. The painter is not just trying to paint himself, but also convey or invoke a feeling. It is properly called "The Desperate Man" as it shows the desperation within the painter himself, putting so much of his character on to a canvas. The gestures, his hands pulling his hair, the bulging eyes, and the way his lips are slightly open as if in awe, demonstrate the realness of the painting.
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