The artwork, titled “A Souvenir from Scotland,” was created by Gustave Dore in 1879. It is rendered in oil on canvas, adhering to the Romanticism art movement. The dimensions of this landscape genre painting are 184.2 x 112.1 cm.
In the painting, the viewer is presented with a tranquil Scottish landscape. The composition is dominated by the setting sun, casting a warm, golden hue across the scene. The smooth gradient from the intense amber sky to the muted earth tones of the surrounding hills creates a serene, almost ethereal atmosphere. At the forefront, a gently flowing river reflects the last light of the sun, while a solitary deer stands near the water’s edge, adding an element of life to the otherwise vast and quiet wilderness. The detailed textures of the rocks and foliage further enhance the immersive quality of the scene, capturing the viewer’s eye and evoking a sense of peaceful solitude.
