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Lepus Palustris

Titian Ramsay Peale

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a hare in its natural habitat. The image shows a hare lying on a textured ground surrounded by grasses. The drawing is detailed, depicting the fur texture of the hare and lines of surrounding plants. The background is minimal to highlight the hare. The work is presented in monochrome with precision, and the species name "Lepus palustris" is written beneath the illustration.

Artwork Details

Date
1836
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
5069 × 3432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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