Artwork
Deer at Dawn, near Munich
Deer at Dawn, near Munich is an oil painting by Eduard Schleich the Elder. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Deer at Dawn, near Munich is an oil painting created by German artist Eduard Schleich the Elder around 1850. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene Bavarian countryside scene at dawn, focusing on deer grazing in a lush field near water. The tranquil atmosphere evokes a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Schleich employed chiaroscuro to achieve depth and dimensionality, characteristic of his atmospheric landscape style, which emphasized capturing the mood of natural moments.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1850 by Eduard Schleich the Elder, a Munich-based painter known for quiet natural scenes, the work is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eduard Schleich (14 October 1812 in Vilsbiburg – 8 January 1874 in Munich) was a German painter. He is generally referred to as The Elder to distinguish him from his son Eduard, who was also a painter.
