1903
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Grands Chasseurs--Le Cerf est prêt is a 1903 graphite by Félix Vallotton, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men sitting in armchairs, dressed like skeletons with striped shirts. One holds a rifle, aiming at a deer outside the window. The deer is mid-jump, and a dog is nearby. Trees and a fence are faintly drawn in the background. The drawing uses bold black lines and shading to show light and dark areas. The text at the top and bottom is in French, adding a playful or ironic tone. Next, look up Vallotton, Félix to see more of his sharp, stylized work.
Félix Édouard Vallotton (French: ; December 28, 1865 – December 29, 1925) was a Swiss and French painter and printmaker associated with the group of artists known as Les Nabis.
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