The Great Ant-Eater
George Catlin II, 1854/1869
- Artista
- George Catlin II
- Fecha
- 1854/1869
- Tipo
- Pintura
- Técnica
- oil on card mounted on paperboard
- Medidas
- 46,2 × 61,9 cm
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
The scene depicts a small clearing in a dense forest. A person is in a hammock, while another is cooking over a fire. An anteater is walking nearby. The painting shows detailed textures in the leaves and bark, with deep greens and browns dominating the color palette.