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The Wolf and the Crane

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a fox and a crane interacting. The image shows a fox seated on the ground with its mouth open wide, while a crane uses its long beak to interact with the fox. The setting is outdoors with lush foliage, grasses, distant mountains, and a cloudy sky in the background. The drawing includes detailed elements like the texture of the fox's fur, the feathers of the crane, and the branches and leaves of surrounding trees.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4037 × 3397 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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