Deer under Beech Trees in Summer 1853

"Deer under Beech Trees in Summer" is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Hendrik Gerrit ten Cate, created in 1853. The work, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts a tranquil woodland scene with a group of deer grazing in a snowy clearing, their forms contrasting with the stark white of the winter landscape. Ten Cate's meticulous brushstrokes and attention to detail capture the delicate beauty of the natural world, highlighting the tranquility and serenity of the woodland setting.