Why did the French public and critics object to Gustave Courbet's paintings?

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Gustave Courbet's paintings, such as "The Stone Breakers" and "Burial at Ornans," depicted commoners in grand size, which was considered controversial at the time. His work challenged traditional ideas of what was considered beautiful or worthy of being depicted in art, and the French elite felt that his paintings lacked the refinement and idealism of academic art.

Why Did the French Public and Critics Object to Gustave