Deer Herd Resting 1789 - 1844

"Deer Herd Resting" is a watercolor painting by English artist Robert Hills, created between 1789 and 1844. It depicts a group of deer resting in a woodland setting, their antlers visible amongst the leafy undergrowth. Hills' meticulous attention to detail and use of light and shadow give the scene a sense of tranquility and naturalism, characteristic of his animal paintings. The painting currently resides at the Art Institute of Chicago.