Le Matin
1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Matin is a 1851 ink by Karl Bodmer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a herd of deer on a grassy hillside at dawn. The sky is soft and light, with a few clouds. In the foreground, tall grass and bushes lead to a small stream. One large buck stands on a rise, watching the others graze below. The title *Le Matin* means "morning," and the scene feels calm and peaceful. The artist used a smooth, almost sketchy style to show light and movement. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
