Who painted The Deer Hunt?

The Deer Hunt was painted by Augustin de Saint-Aubin in 1780.

Where can I see The Deer Hunt?

The Deer Hunt is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Deer Hunt?

The Deer Hunt is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

The Deer Hunt

Augustin de Saint-Aubin , 1780

The Deer Hunt is a print by the Romanticist artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The painting shows a scene of men on horseback hunting deer.
It's an interesting scene because the artist included many details about the hunt. The horses and dogs are shown in action, which suggests the artist was trying to convey a sense of energy.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Augustin de Saint-Aubin (French, 1736–1807)

Overview

The Deer Hunt, a print by French artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin, dates to 1780 and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a dynamic hunting scene with men on horseback pursuing deer, emphasizing the energetic interaction between hunters, horses, and dogs.

Technique & Style

Saint-Aubin's inclusion of detailed, active elements—such as horses and dogs in motion—conveys a sense of vitality, characteristic of his approach to capturing movement.

History & Provenance

Created in 1780, the work's provenance is documented as being held by The Cleveland Museum of Art, though earlier ownership details are not provided here.

Artist & collection

Artist

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Augustin de Saint-Aubin sometimes styled Auguste de Saint-Aubin (3 January 1736 – 9 November 1807), belongs to an important dynasty of French designers and engravers.