1725
ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Deer Attacked by Dogs is a 1725 ink by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a dramatic scene of a deer being attacked by dogs. The deer is in the center, looking to its right as it tries to escape. The dogs are surrounding it, with one biting its leg and another jumping up to attack. In the background, there's a tree and a cloudy sky. The overall mood of the image is one of chaos and danger. The deer is clearly in distress, and the dogs seem determined to catch it. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, check out the Baroque movement.
Jean-Baptiste Oudry was a French Rococo painter, engraver, and tapestry designer. He is particularly well known for his naturalistic pictures of animals and his hunt pieces depicting game. His son, Jacques-Charles Oudry, was also a painter.
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