Native of the Woods 

"Native of the Woods" is a small oil painting by Albert Bierstadt, known for his dramatic landscapes of the American West. This work, however, depicts a more intimate subject: a dead fawn lying on the forest floor. The painting's realism and attention to detail capture the delicate features of the animal, as well as the subtle textures of the woodland environment. The work offers a glimpse into Bierstadt's early artistic development and his fascination with the natural world.