1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Repos is a 1851 ink by Karl Bodmer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two deer resting in a field. They are lying down, looking out at the viewer. The deer are surrounded by tall grasses and bushes, with trees visible in the background. The sky above is cloudy. The deer appear to be in a peaceful setting, with no signs of danger or disturbance. The artist has captured the serene atmosphere of the scene, inviting the viewer to step into the tranquil world of the painting. The use of lithography in this piece adds a sense of depth and texture to the image. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of lithography.
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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