shedding deer in winter gustave courbetGustave Courbet's Shedding deer in winter depicts a winter scene in a dense forest. Snow covers the ground, trees and rocks, creating a cold, silent atmosphere. In the centre, three deer are resting. The shades of white and grey, punctuated by the brown tones of the animals, reinforce the sense of quietude and melancholy. Courbet, as a figure of realism, emphasises man's relationship with nature, particularly in the context of hunting. Oscillating