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Cerf Dix-Cors

Karl Bodmer

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a deer standing in dense vegetation from an eye-level perspective. The horizon is not visible, and the focus is on the forest setting. The deer is central in the scene among detailed foliage. The artwork features a natural texture with crosshatched etching techniques, enhancing the naturalistic appearance of the animal and surroundings. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black, gray, and white, emphasizing the intricate details of the deer, antlers, fur, plants, and forest.

Artwork Details

Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3610 × 4882 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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