Deer Stalking in the Adirondacks in Winter

1871

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Genre Scene Ice Skating

Dominant colour

Deer Stalking in the Adirondacks in Winter is a 1871 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, depicting Ice Skating, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows men hunting deer in a snowy forest. The scene is quiet and still, with the hunters waiting for their prey. The artist used simple colors to create a sense of calm, which is interesting because it contrasts with the excitement of the hunt. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.