The image shows a low angle view of deer against a sky. The horizon is high, blending with a light sky with clouds. A group of deer, led by a stag, is on a grassy outcrop. The style showcases detailed brushwork for the grass and fur textures. The color palette is sepia and gray, creating a warm atmosphere. In the background, there is water and a distant horizon.

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Le Matin

Karl Bodmer (Swiss, 1809 - 1893)

Medium: lithograph on Japan paper
Classification: Print
Culture: Swiss
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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