Dying Stag
The Met
Artist: Sir Edwin Henry Landseer(British, London 1802–1873 London)
Date: ca. 1830
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 1/16 × 21 1/16 in. (45.9 × 53.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of the Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust, 2018
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A partially painted brown deer with large antlers, mouth open, against a light background
Detailed Description
A painting depicts a brown deer with large antlers in a partially painted state against a light, unpainted background. The deer's body is positioned diagonally across the canvas, with its head turned towards the upper right, mouth agape, revealing its tongue and teeth. Its fur is rendered in shades of rich brown, with lighter tones on its belly and around its face. The neck and chest area show a thicker, shaggier texture. Prominent, multi-tined antlers, rendered in lighter grays and whites, extend upwards and outwards from its head. The deer's front left leg is mostly painted, while its other three legs are primarily outlined in thin, dark lines, suggesting an unfinished sketch. Beneath the deer's body, there are broad brushstrokes of green and yellow, indicating ground or foliage. Faint, unpainted sketch lines are visible around the deer's form and in the background, highlighting the artwork's incomplete nature. The overall background is a light, off-white canvas with visible texture.
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