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The Stag Hunt, by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, 1794

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Overview

The Stag Hunt is a 1794 by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Romanticism work, depicting Hunting, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
When & what style?
1794 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

You see a chaotic scene of horses and men in a forest. The painting is interesting because it shows a moment of intense action. The horses are rearing up and the men are shouting, which suggests a sense of energy and movement. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo used light and dark to create depth in their work.

About the artist

Portrait of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
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.

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