1866
oil
canvas
From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
Dominant colour
Winter Landscape with Deer is a 1866 oil by Gustave Courbet, a Realism work, held at Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.
The painting depicts a serene winter landscape, with a large body of water in the foreground and a snow-covered hillside in the background. The scene is set against a clear blue sky, with a few trees scattered throughout the landscape. In the foreground, three deer are visible, standing on the snowy ground. The painting features a range of colors, including shades of blue, green, and brown, which are used to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a dynamic and textured feel. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to its dramatic effect.
Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet (UK: KOOR-bay; US: koor-BAY; French: ; 10 June 1819 – 31 December 1877) was a French painter who led the Realism movement in 19th-century French painting.
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