This is a drawing of various animals arranged in a grid. The artwork features twenty-four unique animals, each sitting within their own rectangular section outlined in white against a muted purple background. Each animal is drawn with a bold style, almost like a woodcut, giving them a quaint and stylized appearance. The animals include lions, elephants, camels, and other creatures, each depicted with minimal details and a focus on simpler forms. The overall layout suggests a catalog or educational chart displaying different animal species. Each section contains the animal along with some simple natural elements like flora or a landscape. The line work and stylistic choices evoke a sense of vintage or folk art aesthetics. At the bottom of the image, the words "MAISCH © NURNBERG" are inscribed.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- woodcut in silver on lavender paper [restrike]
- Dimensions
- 14204 × 10652 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original