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[B]Discover the masterpiece of Realism, The Stone Breakers, by Gustave Courbet.[/B] [H2]Size and Media[/H2] The original size of The Stone Breakers was 170 cm × 240 cm (65 in × 94 in) and it was completed in oil on canvas. Unfortunately, the painting is now destroyed. [H2]Style and Date[/H2] The Stone Breakers is a Realist masterpiece painted by Gustave Courbet in 1849. The painting represents two stone breakers, one old and one young, taking a break from their labor. This work was the first of Courbet's great works that represented workers in monumental form. [H2]History[/H2] The Stone Breakers was exhibited at the 1850 Paris Salon where it was criticized by some critics for its realistic depiction of laborers and its lack of idealization. However, the painting gained popularity among the working class and became a symbol of their struggle. The painting was destroyed during the bombing of Dresden in 1945. [H2]Influence[/H2] The Stone Breakers had a significant influence on the art world. It marked the beginning of Realism, a movement that aimed to depict life as it is, without any idealization or romanticization. The painting also inspired many artists, including Vincent van Gogh and Édouard Manet, who were influenced by its realistic style and social commentary. [H2]Buy Your Own Reproduction of The Stone Breakers[/H2] At ArtsDot.com, we offer high-quality reproductions of The Stone Breakers in various sizes and media. Our oil paintings on canvas are hand-painted by our skilled artists, ensuring that you receive a beautiful and long-lasting piece of art. You can also choose to have your reproduction framed or unframed, depending on your preference. [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=gustave+courbet,gustave,courbet&']Gustave Courbet[/A]: The Stone Breakers (170 cm × 240 cm, Realism, Oil On Canvas, 1849) is a masterpiece of Realism that represents two stone breakers taking a break from their labor. Unfortunately, the painting was destroyed during the bombing of Dresden in 1945. However, you can still own your own reproduction of this iconic work at ArtsDot.com. [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=galerie+neue+meister,galerie,neue,meister,dresden,germany&']Galerie Neue Meister (Dresden, Germany)[/A]: This museum housed The Stone Breakers before it was destroyed during the bombing of Dresden in 1945. Galerie Neue Meister is a modern art museum that exhibits around 300 paintings from the 19th century until today and contains around 3,000 pieces, including works from famous artists such as Otto Dix, Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet. [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=staatliche+kunstsammlungen+dresden,staatliche,kunstsammlungen,dresden,germany&']Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Germany)[/A]: This collection of museums in Dresden, Germany, houses an extensive collection of artworks from various periods and styles. It was established in 1720 by Augustus II the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, who wanted to create a cultural institution that would showcase the artistic heritage of Germany and beyond. [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=musee+courbet,musee,courbet,france&']Musee Courbet (France)[/A]: This museum is dedicated to the works of Gustave Courbet, one of the most influential French painters of the 19th century and a leading figure of the Realism movement. The museum houses an impressive collection of artworks by Courbet, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures. [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=giorgione,giorgio+barbarelli+da+castelfranco,giorgio,barbarelli,castelfranco&']Giorgione (Giorgio Barbarelli Da Castelfranco)[/A]: Sleeping Venus (High Renaissance, Oil,) is a painting that portrays a nude woman whose profile seems to follow that of the hills in the background. The choice of a nude woman marked a revolution in art and is considered by some authorities one of the starting points of modern art. [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=michelangelo+buonarroti,michelangelo,buonarroti&']Michelangelo Buonarroti[/A]: Last Judgment (1370 x 1220 cm, Cappella Sistina (Vatican City, Italy), Frescoes,) is a fresco that depicts the Second Coming of Christ and the final and eternal judgment by God of all humanity. The souls of humans rise and descend to their fates, as judged by Christ surrounded by prominent saints. [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=tiziano+vecellio,tiziano,vecellio,titian&']Tiziano Vecellio (Titian)[/A]: Assumption of the Virgin (690 x 360 cm, Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari (Venice, Italy), Oil,) is a painting that represents the saints Catherine and the young John the Baptist. The figures are placed well to the foreground, juxtaposed against the wooded background. This painting was possibly painted for the Duke of Mantua. [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=anto../..