Deer
1855
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
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Thomas Hewes Hinckley
Thomas Hewes Hinckley (1813–1896) was an artist, born in Milton.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Deer is a 1855 oil by Thomas Hewes Hinckley, a American Folk Art work, depicting Deer, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting shows a deer standing on a rocky outcrop, looking to the left. It has large antlers and a white patch on its neck. The deer is set against a backdrop of trees and hills, with a body of water in the distance. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The deer appears to be in a naturalistic setting, with the trees and hills creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The painting's style is realistic, with attention to detail in the deer's fur and the landscape. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Thomas Hewes Hinckley (1813–1896) was an artist, born in Milton.
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