Loup pris au piege (Wolf Caught in a Trap)

Jacques-Philippe Le Bas and Jean Eric Rehn after Jean-Baptiste Oudry

National Gallery of Art

This is a black and white drawing of a wolf with its paw caught in a large metal trap. The wolf appears distressed, with ruffled fur and a tense body. Its expression shows pain and fear, with bared teeth and wide eyes. The detailed line work shows the texture of the fur and muscles. The background is simple, focusing on the wolf's struggle. The composition conveys movement and emotion, engaging the viewer's empathy.