A bearded man sleeps in the shade of a tree, reclining with arms relaxed and shirt slightly open. A black-and-white cat lies beside him, peering out from beneath his elbow. The image is richly painted with detailed natural textures and dramatic light, echoing the realist style of Gustave Courbet.

In Bed with the Masters (Gustave Courbet)

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IBWTM is a series where one man and his cat pay homage to a different iconic artist each time. One bed. Infinite brushstrokes.