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Endpaper with Animals

German 18th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of numerous animals depicted on a single sheet of paper. The drawing features a variety of animals intricately placed in rows, including lions, elephants, camels, deer, and various other mammals and reptiles. Each animal is stylized with fine lines detailing their fur and features, and they are arranged in an orderly fashion across the sheet. The outlines of the animals are in green or brown ink. The drawing is detailed, with some animals depicted in dynamic poses, interacting with the landscape or with other creatures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1790/1850
Medium
woodcut; brocade endpaper in gold on white paper
Dimensions
14204 × 10652 px
Public Domain
Yes
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