Mississippi Bear

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bear on a rocky ledge in a forested landscape. The bear, depicted in profile, stands on a rocky outcrop that overlooks a deep gorge or valley. The fur of the bear is textured and detailed, surrounded by lush trees with intricate leaves. The scene conveys the wild and rugged nature of the bear's environment, with bushes and small plants dotting the ground. The drawing is monochromatic, but the shading and line work create a vivid image of the bear in its natural habitat.