Artwork
Deer by a Stream
Deer by a Stream is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Alexandre Calame. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Deer by a Stream is an etching on chine collé created by Alexandre Calame in 1838.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene forest scene with a deer drinking from a stream, surrounded by lush vegetation and misty hills in the background.
Technique & Style
Calame employed fine lines to capture the interplay of light and shadow, achieving a sense of vitality in the scene. The etching technique involves scratching ink into a metal plate to produce the printed image.
Artist & collection
