The image depicts a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated position. The horizon is marked by trees and fencing, indicating a rural environment. In the distance, a small house with a smoking chimney can be seen among trees. Two cotton rats are prominently featured with detailed brushstrokes. The color palette is muted, with warm browns and greens dominating, and touches of pale blue and green in the background. The shading of animals and plants suggests a deliberate technique, providing a serene quality to the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1843
- Medium
- hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4000 × 3148 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original