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The Pole Cat (Viverra putorius)

Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an animal with black fur and white stripes, along with a flowering plant. The animal has three white stripes on its back, resembling a skunk. It is depicted in profile, standing on the ground with a pointy snout, yellow eye, and thin legs with clawed paws. Below the animal is a plant with long green leaves and blue flowers. The drawing is detailed, showing the texture of the fur and the intricacy of the plant.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1731-1743
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
4561 × 3448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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