The artwork titled “Freeman, the Earl of Clarendon’s Gamekeeper, With a Dying Doe and Hound” was created by George Stubbs in 1800. Utilizing oil on canvas, this piece is a genre painting that falls under the Romanticism art movement. It measures 127 by 101.6 centimeters and is housed at the Yale Centre for British Art at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
In the artwork, a central figure, presumably Freeman, the gamekeeper, is depicted in a natural woodland setting. He is crouching next to a dying doe, appearing to comfort or hold a hound that is also interacting with the doe. The vivid detail of the scene is characteristic of Stubbs’ precise and emotive style, emphasizing the drama and emotion of the moment. The background shows a dense forest with autumnal colors, creating a somber yet contemplative atmosphere. Beside the gamekeeper lies a rifle and a hat, highlighting the context of hunting. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition, enhancing the poignant nature of the scene.
