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Pool with Deer (La Mare aux cerfs), by Charles François Daubigny, ink, 1845

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Overview

Pool with Deer (La Mare aux cerfs) is a 1845 ink by Charles François Daubigny, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Charles François Daubigny
When & what style?
1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a pool with deer. The scene is set in a natural environment, with trees and foliage surrounding the pool. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the tranquility of the scene. The painting's use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the image, creating a sense of atmosphere. The deer are depicted in a peaceful pose, adding to the overall sense of calm. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Charles François Daubigny
Artist

Charles François Daubigny

Charles-François Daubigny ( DOH-bin-yee, US: DOH-been-YEE, doh-BEEN-yee, French: ; 15 February 1817 – 19 February 1878) was a French painter, one of the members of the Barbizon school, and is considered an important precursor of impressionism.

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