Desperate Man by Lauren Fitzgerald of Gustav Courbet

#134 “The Desperate Man” - self portrait of the artist Courbet by Lauren Fitzgerald after Gustav Courbet's original work created 1844-45 Acrylic on Cut Paper Applied to a painted canvas board foundation 10 x 8 inches This is a hand-cut rendering of a famous self portrait by Gustav Courbet titled “The Desperate Man.” The French realist, who was 24 years old at the time, posed his famously overwrought face with wild eyes staring directly at the viewer, his hands tearing at his long, unkempt locks. The piece is framed in an appropriate dark wood frame. From Fitzgerald's website: Lauren Fitzgerald is best known for her low relief artworks made from multiple layers of hand cut paper. As her work evolves, Fitzgerald has begun to experiment and push the boundaries of paper craft with more three-dimensional works. She takes inspiration from recurring patterns, shapes and twisted lines found in nature, sourcing a wide array of imagery both organic and abstract to inform her process. Cut paper is a concentration focused medium, and her art emphasizes the details. Interested in mysterious themes and the oddities of nature, Lauren Fitzgerald conveys a dark sense of humor and whimsical spirit. She's currently based in the Midwest