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Deer-Stalking in the Adirondacks in Winter, by American 19th Century, ink, 1871

Deer-Stalking in the Adirondacks in Winter

American 19th Century

1871

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Deer-Stalking in the Adirondacks in Winter is a 1871 ink by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
American 19th Century
When & what style?
1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

Two men in winter gear stand in a snowy forest, each holding a rifle. One man is crouched slightly, his skis sticking out behind him, while the other stands taller, also wearing skis. A dog runs between the trees, and the ground is covered in snow and scattered branches. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the bark on trees or the fur on the men’s hats. This style makes the scene feel real and detailed. Next, look up technique: engraving to see how artists create images like this.

About the artist

Portrait of American 19th Century
Artist

American 19th Century

This artist painted everyday American life in the 1800s. Look at *Farmhouse in Mahantango Valley*—a quiet, sunlit scene of rural Pennsylvania. *Boy and Girl* shows two children standing close, their faces turned toward…

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