This is a painting of two red unicorns facing each other with a large symmetrical flower between them. The unicorns are standing on their hind legs with their front legs raised. Their bodies are covered with a pattern of black dots, and they have long manes and tails. In the center is a flower with alternating red and green petals. Below the scene is a German inscription in ornate script. The painting is dated 1787 and has decorative borders.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1787
- Medium
- pen and iron gall ink with red, green, and yellow wash and pricking around the flower
- Dimensions
- 1425 × 1200 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original