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Endpaper with Animals

Johann Maisch

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of multiple animals within framed sections. The image is composed of a grid pattern containing a variety of animals, each enclosed in individual rectangular panels. Each frame hosts a different animal depicted in a stylized, illustrative manner. The animals are set against a vibrant yellow backdrop with black ink linework. Each figure is detailed with exaggerated features, making them iconographic rather than realistic. The lower edge includes the text "J. MAISCH O NURNBERG." This illustration captures a broad spectrum of exotic and domestic animals in a rhythmic composition reminiscent of old zoological illustrations or children’s storytelling imagery.

Artwork Details

Medium
woodcut in black on bright yellow paper [restrike]
Dimensions
14204 × 10652 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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