Le harde
1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Le harde is a 1851 ink by Karl Bodmer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows three deer standing in a dim forest. The trees loom close, their branches tangled and dark. One deer faces left, its antlers wide, while the others turn slightly toward the viewer. The ground is patchy with grass and shadow. The artist used fine lines to create deep texture in the trees and fur. This style makes the scene feel wild and mysterious. Look up etching to see how artists like this carve images into metal plates.
