Who painted The Stag Hunt?

The Stag Hunt was painted by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo in 1794.

Where can I see The Stag Hunt?

The Stag Hunt is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Stag Hunt?

The Stag Hunt is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of The Stag Hunt?

Museum-quality prints of The Stag Hunt are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Stag Hunt

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo , 1794

The Stag Hunt is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1981.36
Credit line: Gift in memory of Paul Wick from his family

About this work

Overview

The Stag Hunt is a drawing by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, created circa 1794. It exemplifies the late 18th-century Venetian style, characteristic of his family's artistic tradition.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a dynamic hunting scene set in a forest landscape, likely alluding to classical or aristocratic pursuits. The chaotic arrangement of horses and men conveys a moment of intense action.

Technique & Style

Tiepolo employs chiaroscuro, a technique utilizing contrasts of light and dark, to create a sense of depth and energy in the composition. The rearing horses and shouting men are rendered with expressive intensity.

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Artist

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (August 30, 1727 – March 3, 1804) was an Italian painter and printmaker in etching. He was the son of artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and elder brother of Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo.