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Stag Walking
Watercolour and gouache on cream-coloured wove paper, 14 x 22.9 cm, by Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875)
Brooklyn Museum
 

A solitary stag walks across a wide, open landscape beneath a heavy, overcast sky. Its form is clearly defined, drawing attention to its strong legs, poised stance, and striking antlers. Earthy tones in the foreground merge into distant rolling hills, giving a clear sense of distance and scale. Above, soft, diffused clouds deepen the subdued atmosphere. Bayre's composition conveys isolation and untamed beauty, capturing the stag within its natural setting.