Thomas Hill - Deer in a Landscape 1872 36" x 29"

Thomas Hill (American, 1829-1908)Deer in a Landscape, 1872Oil on canvasCanvas: 36” x 29”Frame: 36.5” x 39.75Signed lower left: T. Hill. / 1872Verso: inscribed in ink, possibly in another hand, on a label affixed to the frame: Thomas Hill / Cambridge In the heart of an autumn-kissed forest, a buck stands with an air of quiet dominance. The buck tenderly rubs his antlers against the rugged bark of a tree, casting a scene that brims with dark, moody hues contrasted by ethereal patches of golden light filtering through the forest canopy. The intimacy of the painting’s vantage point immerses the viewer as a silent observer who stumbles upon this serene moment amid a tranquil stroll. This scene suggests the enchanting balance between solitude and communion within the woodland realm.  Provenance:Prominent Collection in Los Angeles, CaliforniaPrivate Collection, Utah Condition: Visual: Overall good condition. Dust accumulation and occasional specks of grime commensurate with age. A pinhead-si