Let's take a closer look at Le Désespéré (The Desperate Man) by Gustave Courbet. I'll cover: Key Details Key Features Main Colors Grayscale Notan Rule of Thirds Similar Paintings Other Resources Want to Learn More? Gustave Courbet, Le Désespéré, c.1844 Key Details Date created: c.1844 Dimensions: 17.71 x 21.65 inches Current ownership: Private Collection, PNB