This is a painting of a small rodent lying on its back. The rodent is depicted with meticulous detail, capturing its soft brown fur with subtle gradations of light and shadow. Its limbs are splayed out to the sides, and its tail extends straight out behind it. The background is a plain, light tan.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1775
- Medium
- watercolor with graphite and black pen and ink on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3033 × 4066 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original