Artwork
Le Repos
Le Repos 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.
About this work
Overview
Le Repos is a lithograph created by Karl Bodmer, a Swiss-French printmaker and illustrator, in 1851. The work showcases Bodmer's skill in capturing serene landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts two deer at rest in a field, surrounded by tall grasses, bushes, and trees under a cloudy sky. The peaceful atmosphere suggests a tranquil natural world, inviting the viewer to engage with the scene.
Technique & Style
Bodmer employed lithography to achieve a sense of depth and texture in the image. This technique allowed him to combine observational detail with the expressive qualities of printmaking, characteristic of his broader practice.
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.
