Au bord de l'eau

Karl Bodmer

Associated Names
Karl Bodmer

Artist, Swiss, 1809 - 1893

The image shows a natural scene with a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, with a line of trees stretching horizontally. The trees partially obscure the view with their branches and foliage. Intricately detailed brushstrokes depict a dense forest extending into the distance. In the foreground, a stag and two deer stand near a narrow water body. The brushstrokes show detailed textures of fur and leaves with cross-hatching and stippling. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black and gray creating depth. In the distance, birds dot the sky.

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Q65573391

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