Landscape with Deer, North Carolina

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, circa 1820

The artwork depicts a landscape featuring two deer leaping through a shallow stream. The viewpoint is at eye level, capturing the movement of the deer as they splash through the water. The horizon is obscured by a forest that stretches from the left to the right, with large trees dominating the scene. The foliage includes shades of brown, green, and hints of yellow, creating a color palette. The brushstrokes are detailed and textured, conveying the density of the forest and the fluidity of the water. Light filters through the tree canopy, illuminating patches of the scene and highlighting the deer's forms. In the distance, the forest recedes, adding depth to the composition.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Datazione
circa 1820
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello e guazzo su grafite, su carta velina
Dimensioni
22,86 × 34,29 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork depicts a landscape featuring two deer leaping through a shallow stream. The viewpoint is at eye level, capturing the movement of the deer as they splash through the water. The horizon is obscured by a forest that stretches from the left to the right, with large trees dominating the scene. The foliage includes shades of brown, green, and hints of yellow, creating a color palette. The brushstrokes are detailed and textured, conveying the density of the forest and the fluidity of the water. Light filters through the tree canopy, illuminating patches of the scene and highlighting the deer's forms. In the distance, the forest recedes, adding depth to the composition.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836