Who painted The Stag Hunt?

The Stag Hunt was painted by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo in 1794.

Where can I see The Stag Hunt?

The Stag Hunt is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Stag Hunt?

The Stag Hunt is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

The Stag Hunt

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo , 1794

The Stag Hunt is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Stag Hunt is a drawing by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, created circa 1794. It exemplifies the late 18th-century Venetian style, characteristic of his family's artistic tradition.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a dynamic hunting scene set in a forest landscape, likely alluding to classical or aristocratic pursuits. The chaotic arrangement of horses and men conveys a moment of intense action.

Technique & Style

Tiepolo employs chiaroscuro, a technique utilizing contrasts of light and dark, to create a sense of depth and energy in the composition. The rearing horses and shouting men are rendered with expressive intensity.

Artist & collection

Artist

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (August 30, 1727 – March 3, 1804) was an Italian painter and printmaker in etching. He was the son of artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and elder brother of Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo.