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Roe Deer - Rosa Bonheur - Hand Painted Oil Painting brings gallery-caliber art into everyday spaces. This wildlife oil painting is a 100% hand painted oil painting on canvas, created for buyers who want genuine timeless canvas wall art instead of a mass-produced poster or paper print.
The artwork titled “Roe Deer” was created by the artist Rosa Bonheur in 1860. As an exemplar of the Realism art movement, this animal painting focuses on depicting its subjects with truth and accuracy, devoid of romantic embellishment or stylization. Bonheur’s work here reflects the Realist aim of representing scenes from genuine, ordinary life—in this case, the life of animals in their natural environment.
In “Roe Deer,” the painter presents an intimate scene from nature, capturing the serene beauty of three deer in a forest clearing. The central focus of the artwork is on two roe deer lying on the grass—one resting peacefully, with its head gently placed upon the earth, and the other alert, with its head raised, eyes vigilant to the surroundings. A third deer stands in the background, its body positioned to face away from the viewer, as if surveying the distant landscape beyond the canvas’ edge.
Bonheur’s skillful use of light imparts a soft luminosity to the scene, while meticulous attention to detail renders each element—the deer’s fur, the grassy forest floor, and the scatterings of autumnal leaves—with precision and care. The naturalistic color palette and soft lighting lend the artwork a tranquil atmosphere that transports the observer directly into the calmness of the wilderness setting. The forest scene around the deer is richly textured with varied foliage, suggesting a late autumn setting where the once-lush greenery begins to turn and the first anticipations of winter’s approach can be felt. Rosa Bonheur’s “Roe Deer” is given life through the harmonious blend of anatomical exactness and an evocative representation of the environment, hallmarking her mastery in the genre of animal painting.
As entryway wall decor, the piece pairs naturally with other timeless wall art and with warm neutrals, timber, and soft natural light.
This is a genuine hand painted oil painting, not a canvas print. Our painters match the palette of Roe Deer by eye and build up the wildlife forms in thin layers, which is what gives the finished wildlife oil painting its luminosity.
Hang this wildlife oil painting above a sofa, console, or bed to give an entryway an instant focal point. Its timeless palette works with both minimalist and period interiors, and the piece also makes a considered gift for housewarmings, weddings, and art lovers.
Order Roe Deer as a hand painted oil painting on canvas and add lasting timeless character to your entryway. Custom sizes, a digital proof before dispatch, and secure worldwide shipping are included.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 X 24 in | $109.98 |
| 24 X 36 in | $167.98 |
| 30 X 40 in | $216.48 |
| 36 X 48 in | $292.98 |
| 48 X 72 in | $554.98 |
The sizes shown are the reproduction canvas sizes we paint to order. The dimensions given in a work's description refer to the original artwork and will differ from the sizes offered here. Not sure? Read the size guide or e-mail us.
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Every canvas is painted by hand in oils on artist-grade stretched canvas, with an extra blank border left for framing. How to care for your painting.
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