The Source of the Lison
- Artist
- Gustave Courbet
- Date
- 1866
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Landscape
'The Source of the Lison' is a captivating painting capturing the beauty and tranquility of the Lison river in Franche-Comté, France. Rendered in a style that bridges the gap between Realism and Landscape art, the painting features the river as it meanders past regions like Cussey-sur-Lison and Échay before finally emptying into the Loue. The artist's use of Oil on Canvas technique intensifies the rich, earthy tones and textures, inviting the viewer into the scene's serene ambiance.
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