Wounded Stag and Dog c. 1825

Edwin Henry Landseer's "Wounded Stag and Dog," created around 1825, depicts the aftermath of a hunt. The painting captures the raw emotion of a wounded stag, lying on its side, its head lifted in agony. A large, powerful hound stands beside it, its gaze fixed on the dying animal, highlighting the power dynamics of man and nature in the Victorian era. Landseer's realistic portrayal of animal anatomy and emotion is showcased in this work, cementing his place as one of the leading animal painters of the 19th century.