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A Bellowing Stag

Edwin, Sir Landseer

1845

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Animal deer

Dominant colour

A Bellowing Stag is a 1845 ink by Edwin, Sir Landseer, a Romanticism work, depicting deer, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Edwin, Sir Landseer
When & what style?: 1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

A stag fills the page, mouth wide open, antlers sharp against the paper. Dark ink lines show the muscles straining in its neck. The artist used quick, scratchy strokes to make the animal feel alive. Landseer was famous for animal paintings like this. He worked mainly in England in the 1800s. This piece shows his skill with ink and graphite. Try looking up Landseer, Edwin, Sir next.