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Deer (Les Cerfs)

Charles-François Daubigny

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a natural scene with deer gathered near trees from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is not visible, and the focus is on the immediate landscape. Fine and intricate etching lines create a textured depiction of the foliage and animals. The color palette is monochromatic brown, giving a warm, sepia-toned appearance. The deer are shown in delicate detail amidst dense underbrush, and the trees converge towards a light central area, providing depth to the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1862
Medium
cliché-verre
Dimensions
4056 × 3365 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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