Deer Washing a Fawn

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key Notes:
Nature's Tenderness
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Deer Washing a Fawn" by Mori Sosen (1747–1821) exemplifies the artist's mastery in depicting natural subjects, reflecting the Edo period's fascination with wildlife and the harmonious relationship between animals and their environment. The painting is notable for its delicate brushwork and attention to detail, contributing to Sosen's reputation as a leading figure in the genre of animal painting in Japan.

Description of the work:

"Deer Washing a Fawn" by Mori Sosen (1747–1821) is an ink and color on paper painting that exemplifies the artist's mastery of naturalistic representation and delicate brushwork. The composition features a serene scene of a doe gently tending to her fawn, surrounded by lush foliage, which highlights the harmonious relationship between the animals and their environment, characteristic of Sosen's focus on wildlife and nature.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Deer Washing a Fawn