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Pygmy Anteater

George Edwards

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a creature with long claws perched on a branch. The creature has a long, slender body covered in brownish fur with a stripe running along its back. It grips the branch with its long claws, and its elongated tail curls around beneath it. The branch appears weathered and is decorated with small green leaves.

Artwork Details

Date
1755
Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3466 × 4294 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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