Deer Running in the Snow Wildlife Painting (1856)

Created around 1856, Deer Running in the Snow captures a fleeting moment of movement in a winter landscape. Gustave Courbet portrays the animal mid-stride, using dynamic brushwork to convey speed and tension. The snowy ground and sparse foliage enhance contrast, drawing focus to the powerful form of the deer. Courbet’s realism emphasizes physical presence and natural instinct rather than symbolic interpretation. This painting reflects his skill in wildlife subjects and his ability to convey motion within realism, making it a striking and energetic artwork by Gustave Courbet.
Features
• Dynamic wildlife scene with strong movement
• High contrast enhances visual impact
• Ideal for bold and dramatic interiors
• Detailed reproduction preserving motion and texture
• Available in 12 x 8 inches and 30 x 20 inches
• Appeals to nature and animal art lovers
• Printed on archival-quality materials
• Powerful realist wildlife painting by Gustave Courbet