Pool with Deer (La Mare aux cerfs)

1845

Charles-François Daubigny

Associated Names
Charles-François Daubigny

Artist, French, 1817 - 1878

The image shows a landscape with trees, foliage, and a body of water. The perspective is low, offering a detailed view of the natural surroundings. The trees are depicted with fine lines, creating a dense canopy. The vegetation near the viewer includes grasses and leafy plants. Two deer are standing in the water, with their reflections visible. In the background, more trees are visible. The artwork uses a monochrome color palette of grey and black, giving it a classic and serene atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2916

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 52, State ii/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q64954420

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