About the Artwork

Henry Morris’s Stag at Mountain Stream (1883) stands among the most evocative Irish wildlife paintings of the late Victorian era. At the heart of the composition is a proud red stag – a powerful emblem of Ireland’s rugged wilderness – pausing beside a quiet mountain stream beneath shifting skies.

The dramatic contrasts of rock, heather, and golden light showcase Morris’s deep understanding of natural Irish landscapes. The distant birds sweeping across the mountains lend a sense of quiet motion, while the stag’s poised stance conveys dignity, alertness, and solitude.

This work embodies the romantic wildness of Ireland’s highlands and remains a favourite among collectors of Irish sporting, wildlife, and landscape art.