A Field Mouse, from Above

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, hacia 1775

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.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Fecha
hacia 1775
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
watercolor with graphite and black pen and ink on wove paper
Medidas
20,1 × 15 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790