Landscape with Deer under Trees

1807

John Laporte

Associated Names
John Laporte

Artist, British, 1761 - 1839

The image shows a view from within a grove of trees, with the viewer looking out through foliage towards the left. The horizon is positioned low, showcasing flat land in the distance with a faint suggestion of a structure or landmark on the left side. The trees are depicted with detailed brushstrokes creating texture and depth. The monochromatic palette of black ink on a cream background emphasizes contrast. Close to us, the roots and trunks of trees are captured with flowing lines, with animals, possibly cattle, seen in the distance. The sky is hinted at through unmarked space among the leaves.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen-and-tusche lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22 × 32 cm (8 11/16 × 12 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1947.7.134

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Man 1962, no. 112

  • Series Title

    Specimens of Polyautography [1947.7.110-145]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1962

  • Man, Felix H. "Lithography in England (1801-1810)." In Prints, edited by Carl Zigrosser. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1962: 116-130.

Wikidata ID

Q65079852

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