1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Stag's Heads and Dog is a 1850 by Edwin Landseer, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows the heads of two stags with large antlers, resting on a white cloth. A dog's head is also visible, lying on the cloth beside the stags. The stags' antlers are long and curved, and their eyes are closed. The dog has floppy ears and a long snout. The drawing is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the texture of the fur and the shape of the antlers. The use of shading creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist's use of cross-hatching and stippling techniques adds to the overall realism of the drawing. You might also want to check out the work of artist Edwin Landseer.
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. His best-known work is the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.
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