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Crayfish Looking at the Sun

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

A large lobster on a rocky surface, with blades of grass to its right. The scene is in a monochrome sepia tone. In the background, the sun is partially above the horizon, radiating lines outward. The sea and sky extend behind the lobster.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3561 × 2700 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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