Two Stags Running 1820 - 1873

"Two Stags Running" is a watercolor on paper by Edwin Henry Landseer, one of the most celebrated animal painters of the 19th century. This small, quick study captures the movement and energy of two stags in a running pose. The artist's use of brown washes, accented with subtle touches of blue, evokes a sense of speed and motion. This work, dating from 1820-1873, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and offers a glimpse into Landseer's masterful skill and his fascination with the natural world.