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Lot description
Lanford Monroe (American, 1950 - 2000) Browsing Mule Deer, 1998. Oil on board. 7 x 10 inches. Frame: 14.5 x 17.5 inches. Condition Report: The canvas is sound and stable. Surface in overall very good condition. No apparent inpainting or restoration under normal inspection and black light. A finely observed vignette of the American wilderness, Browsing Mule Deer exemplifies Lanford Monroe's sensitivity to atmosphere and intimate wildlife subject matter. Set within a dense thicket of autumnal undergrowth, a solitary mule deer emerges quietly from the brush, its alert posture and softly modeled form conveying both vigilance and grace. Monroe's restrained palette composed of muted ochres, mossy greens, and cool greys evokes the subdued light of dusk, while his delicate handling of paint captures the interplay of shadow and filtered light among tangled branches. The composition is notable for its quiet tension: the deer, partially obscured by foliage, appears momentarily paused mid-browse, heightening the sense of immediacy and naturalism. Monroe's deft brushwork, particularly in the rendering of the surrounding vegetation, demonstrates a painterly balance between detail and suggestion, allowing the scene to breathe with a lyrical, almost poetic stillness. This small-scale work reflects the artist's broader commitment to portraying wildlife within its natural habitat, emphasizing mood and environment as much as subject. Presented in a period-style gilt frame and retaining a label from Spanierman Gallery, New York, the painting stands as a refined example of Monroe's evocative approach to American sporting and wildlife art. Provenance: Spanierman Gallery, LLC, New York. From the estate of Moira McCracken, an international equine sales executive based in Georgia. She had a home of beautiful art. She was a lifelong equestrian, maintained a passion for animals. At her passing she owned four horses and six dogs. She was the widow of John McCracken who established IBM in Edinburgh, Scotland.