Wall label

The Wave

Gustave Courbet, 1819–1877 · 1869

A green-grey wave rises in front of two small boats on a stormy beach.

Why it's great for language

A big wave and a wide sky — perfect for weather and nature.

More by Gustave Courbet

The Stone Breakers

The Wave

On view

Bonjour Monsieur Courbet

Tap a painting to switch — your level and focus stay the same.

Set the room

Shape the lesson

The painting adapts to your focus — chosen now: The Wave.

CEFR level

Language focus

Pick one thing your students will actually walk out able to do.

Duration

Optional finishEnd with an art response (students make their own)Learners create their own artwork inspired by the painting's style, subject or mood — and use the target language while planning, labelling and presenting it.

Make it yours

One thing about your class — and the lesson will feel built for them.

Optional — but teachers who add this say the lesson lands better.

A complete lesson, painted around The Wave.