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Karl Bodmer

Associated Names
Karl Bodmer

Artist, Swiss, 1809 - 1893

The image shows a group of deer in a dense wooded area. The deer are depicted in fine detail, with a stag lying on the ground and three does nearby - two lying down and one standing. The background consists of thick foliage and trees reaching into the sky. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black. Light and shadow are used to add depth to the scene.

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Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Landscape Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985, no cat.

Wikidata ID

Q65573384

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