Forest Landscape with Stag Hunt by Alexandre Calame (1844)
Description: Forest Landscape with Stag Hunt (1844) by Alexandre Calame presents a dramatic scene of a stag hunt set in a dense forest. The painting captures the dynamic interaction between hunters and their quarry, framed by a lush, rugged landscape. Calame's skillful rendering of the forest’s natural beauty and the detailed depiction of the hunt emphasize his mastery in landscape painting and his ability to blend human activity with the grandeur of nature.
Alexandre Calame (1810-1864) was a Swiss artist known for his detailed landscapes and his focus on the Alpine scenery. In Forest Landscape with Stag Hunt, he combines his love for the natural world with a keen sense of narrative, illustrating the excitement of the hunt and the majesty of the forest. The painting reflects his Romantic interest in nature and his meticulous approach to capturing its complexities.
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Location and Date Created: Painted in 1844.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Forest Landscape with Stag Hunt.
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Artwork Style: Romanticism.
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Current Location: The artwork is housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Geneva.
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Subject/Topic: The painting depicts a stag hunt within a forest landscape, focusing on the interaction between hunters and the natural environment.
