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Daims dans un Parc, by Karl Bodmer, ink, 1851

Daims dans un Parc

Karl Bodmer

1851

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Daims dans un Parc is a 1851 ink by Karl Bodmer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Karl Bodmer
When & what style?
1851 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with deer grazing in a park. The scene is rendered in muted tones, with trees and foliage dominating the composition. In the foreground, a small clearing reveals the deer, while the background is filled with dense foliage and towering trees. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the etching technique used to create the image. The texture of the trees and the softness of the deer's fur are all captured with remarkable precision. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you might want to explore the works of Karl Bodmer, the artist behind this piece.

About the artist

Portrait of Karl Bodmer
Artist

Karl Bodmer

Johann Carl Bodmer (11 February 1809 – 30 October 1893) was a Swiss-French printmaker, etcher, lithographer, zinc engraver, draughtsman, painter, illustrator, and hunter.

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