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Monkey Preaching to Turkeys

Christophe Huet

Cleveland Museum of Art

Painting of a monkey dressed as a monk sitting in a large basket preaching to a group of turkeys in a wooded area. The monkey has a white beard and wears a brown robe. The basket is brown with a handle and sits on the left side of the image. The turkeys are various shades of brown, black, and white with red heads. They are standing on the ground in front of the basket, looking up at the monkey. In the background, there are trees, hills, and a blue sky with clouds.

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900 × 743 px
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