Deer by a Stream
1838
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Alexandre Calame
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Deer by a Stream is a 1838 ink by Alexandre Calame, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet forest scene with a tall, thin tree standing near a stream. The water ripples around rocks, and a deer drinks at the edge. Ferns and bushes fill the foreground, while hills fade into the misty background. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel alive. This is a type of print called *etching*, where ink is scratched into a metal plate. Next, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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