Origin Of The World - Gustave Courbet Fine Art Postcard

The painting is a zoomed-in view of a reclining nude woman. She lies on a rumpled white sheet, her head unseen, cropped out of the frame. The focus is entirely on her lower body: her torso, spread legs, and most prominently, her genitalia. The details are realistic and unflinching, with a frank portrayal of pubic hair and exposed vulva. In the background, besides the sheets, there are only hints of darker shadows, leaving the scene intimate and isolated.