Spring Dream

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He initially followed Naturalism's traditional path, incorporating Romantic and Renaissance elements, but later veered sharply towards Realism, never compromising on the 20th century's cutting-edge artistic trends. Realism burst onto the scene in France during the 1850s, hot on the heels of the 1848 Revolution. The movement's pioneers boldly rejected Romanticism, which had long dominated French literature and art since the late 18th century. Realists took a firm stance against the over-the-top subject matter and melodramatic emotionalism characteristic of the Romantic era. They sought to capture real people and everyday situations with uncompromising honesty and accuracy, never shying away from life's harsh realities. As photography emerged as a new visual medium, its popularity soared, fueling a demand for works that looked startlingly real. People craved representations that didn't shy away from the truth, no matter how unflattering it might be.