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Endpaper with Animals

Johann Maisch

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of various animals in a grid format on a green background. It consists of rectangular panels, each containing outlines of different animals in a simplistic and slightly stylized manner. The top row includes a tiger, lion, horse, rhinoceros, and an ape-like creature. The second row shows a hyena, elephant, a horned creature resembling a goat, and an animal similar to a deer or antelope. The third row contains an image resembling a cheetah, giraffe, wolf, and a donkey. Each image is enclosed with decorative foliage, suggesting a natural environment. The artwork features a bold contrast between the dark lines of the animals and the vivid green background.

Artwork Details

Medium
woodcut in black on green paper [restrike]
Dimensions
14204 × 10652 px
Public Domain
Yes
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