Mid Century Watercolour Study of Buck and Doe

Delicate watercolour study, signed Lissa Calvert and dated 71 lower right, depicting two deer moving through a quiet, wintry landscape. The buck stands slightly forward, its antlers rising in dark, calligraphic lines, while the smaller doe steps away to the right, giving the scene a sense of alertness and gentle motion.

The composition is built with a beautiful contrast between soft washes and expressive ink-like marks. On the left, loose brushwork suggests tangled shrubs, grasses, and woodland growth. The deer are more defined but still lightly handled. The large areas of untouched paper create an airy, snowy atmosphere, making the scene feel quiet, spacious, and fleeting. Restrained and poetic..