French Realism was an artistic movement that emerged in the mid-19th century, primarily in literature and visual arts. It aimed to depict everyday life and ordinary people with accuracy and detail, moving away from the romanticized and idealized representations of earlier styles. Key figures included authors like Gustave Flaubert and Émile Zola, who focused on social issues and the struggles of the working class. In painting, artists such as Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet portrayed realistic scenes of rural life and labor. This movement emphasized observation and authenticity, reflecting the changing social landscape of France during the Industrial Revolution.