Monarch of the Glen
Edwin Landseer · 1851
Why it's great
A stag with huge antlers stands proudly on a Scottish hillside, with a misty mountain behind. Landseer's painting became an icon of Scotland and appeared in many advertisements. It was meant to hang in the House of Lords. It's one of the most famous animal paintings ever.
👀 Look closer!
Count the points on the stag's antlers. What do you think he is looking at?
Where to see it
📍 Scottish National GalleryEdinburgh, United Kingdom
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Edwin Landseer was born in London and showed an extraordinary talent for drawing animals as a child. He became Queen Victoria's favorite animal painter, and he created the bronze lions at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square. He painted dogs, horses, and stags with great warmth. He died in London in 1873.
