Deer Running in the Snow
Artist: Gustave Courbet
Title: Deer Running in the Snow
Date: 1856-1857
Medium: Oil on canvas
Gustave Courbet, known for his unemotional portrayal of social realities, also extended his realist vision to encompass animals and natural landscapes. A keen hunter, Courbet presented a hunting scene at the 1857 Salon, around the same time this particular painting was created, and it was met with acclaim. He went on to produce over 60 works featuring hunting themes, with deer frequently appearing as a central subject and a distinct emphasis on snowy landscapes. In this piece, a black stag, alert to an unseen threat, races across a snowy field, its body taut with urgency. Courbet's use of a palette knife lends a tactile quality to the snow and captures the light's reflection with a raw intensity. His daring approach breaks away from conventional painting techniques, which favored a smooth, brushstroke-free finish.
Artist: Gustave Courbet
Title: Deer Running in the Snow
Date: 1856-1857
Medium: Oil on canvas
Gustave Courbet, known for his unemotional portrayal of social realities, also extended his realist vision to encompass animals and natural landscapes. A keen hunter, Courbet presented a hunting scene at the 1857 Salon, around the same time this particular painting was created, and it was met with acclaim. He went on to produce over 60 works featuring hunting themes, with deer frequently appearing as a central subject and a distinct emphasis on snowy landscapes. In this piece, a black stag, alert to an unseen threat, races across a snowy field, its body taut with urgency. Courbet's use of a palette knife lends a tactile quality to the snow and captures the light's reflection with a raw intensity. His daring approach breaks away from conventional painting techniques, which favored a smooth, brushstroke-free finish.
Artist: Gustave Courbet
Title: Deer Running in the Snow
Date: 1856-1857
Medium: Oil on canvas
Gustave Courbet, known for his unemotional portrayal of social realities, also extended his realist vision to encompass animals and natural landscapes. A keen hunter, Courbet presented a hunting scene at the 1857 Salon, around the same time this particular painting was created, and it was met with acclaim. He went on to produce over 60 works featuring hunting themes, with deer frequently appearing as a central subject and a distinct emphasis on snowy landscapes. In this piece, a black stag, alert to an unseen threat, races across a snowy field, its body taut with urgency. Courbet's use of a palette knife lends a tactile quality to the snow and captures the light's reflection with a raw intensity. His daring approach breaks away from conventional painting techniques, which favored a smooth, brushstroke-free finish.
