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Deer—Sketch from Nature

Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a deer. The deer is standing on all four legs, facing left. The deer has antlers. The deer's body has lighter shading, while its shadow on the ground and behind it is darker. The background is a mix of dark and light shading. The painting is titled "Deer—Sketch from Nature" by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1882
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 499 px
Museum record:
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