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Death of the Doe

George Stubbs (and George Townley Stubbs?)

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man in a slightly crouched posture interacting with two dogs in a forest setting. The man has a rounded face and short, neatly styled hair. He is wearing a light-colored shirt with a necktie, pants, and a coat. A rifle is on the ground beside him. The background is filled with trees, foliage, plants, and rocks.

Artwork Details

Date
1804
Medium
mezzotint on wove paper [proof before color]
Dimensions
15433 × 12416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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