Five Deer Sketches; Sketch of a Bare Tree (from Sketchbook) 1857 - 1867

This pencil sketch by Thomas Hewes Hinckley, titled "Five Deer Sketches; Sketch of a Bare Tree (from Sketchbook)," is comprised of several studies of deer in various poses. Hinckley, a 19th-century American artist, created these sketches between 1857 and 1867. The artist used loose, expressive lines to capture the animals' forms and movement. The inclusion of a bare tree adds a sense of naturalism to the composition, highlighting the artist's interest in the surrounding environment and nature. The artwork, currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, serves as a testament to the artist's observation skills and his ability to render the delicate details of the animal kingdom.