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Daims dans un Parc
Daims dans un Parc is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Karl Bodmer. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Daims dans un Parc is an etching created by Karl Bodmer in 1851. The print depicts a serene forest scene.
Subject & Meaning
The scene features a small herd of deer grazing near a rocky outcrop in a forest with tall pine trees and thick bushes. The calm water and still atmosphere evoke a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Bodmer used fine lines to capture details in the trees and grass, creating a three-dimensional effect. This level of detail was achieved through the etching process, which allowed for precise rendering of natural scenes.
History & Provenance
Karl Bodmer, a Swiss-French artist, worked in various mediums, including etching, watercolor, and lithography. He was known for his precise, observational style, particularly in his depictions of landscapes and city views.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Carl Bodmer (11 February 1809 – 30 October 1893) was a Swiss-French printmaker, etcher, lithographer, zinc engraver, draughtsman, painter, illustrator, and hunter.
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Corner of a Wood (Coin d'un bois)
Shepherd and Shepherdess (Le Berger et la bergere)
Study of tree stems at King George's Hill, Abinger
In the Forest at Conteville
Intérieur de Forêt
The Shepherd and the Shepherdess
The Edge of the Swamp
Edge of a Wood (Lisiere de bois)
Landschaft mit hochstämmigen Bäumen
Daims dans un Parc