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I need to analyze it in terms of the way it reflects realism. I need at least four points. I don't really know how to go about it. Do I describe the deer, the expressions on their faces?

It doesn't make sense to me.

American realist painting includes the honest, matter-of-fact portraits

Look at the faces of the hunters, the attitude/bodies,movement of the dogs. Look at the position of the deer. Then look at the scenery...

This site will give you some ideas about realism in Art.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realism_%28visual_arts%29

http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761552472/Realism_(art_and_literature).html