Rådyr 1874

canvas

abstract painting

rough brush stroke

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

canvas

earthy tone

underpainting

painting painterly

mixed medium

watercolor

expressionist

"Rådyr" (Danish for "Roe Deer") is an 1874 oil painting by Danish artist A. Mackeprang (1833-1911). It depicts a pair of roe deer leaping over a fallen log in a dense forest setting. This work is a fine example of Mackeprang's specialization in animal paintings, particularly depicting deer. The painting captures the natural grace and energy of the animals in their woodland environment. "Rådyr" is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.