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The Bear Sent as Messenger

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image features a drawing of a bear in a natural setting. The bear is sitting upright, with its mouth open. It is set in a landscape with rocky terrain and twisting tree branches framing it. In the background, there are distant hills and what appears to be a small structure. Another bear is depicted walking in the distant background. The drawing is detailed, with the use of cross-hatching and fine lines to show texture in the landscape and the bear's fur. The overall atmosphere is one of a rustic and wild environment.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3951 × 3321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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