Pygmy Anteater

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, 1755

This is a painting of a creature with long claws perched on a branch. The creature has a long, slender body covered in brownish fur with a stripe running along its back. It grips the branch with its long claws, and its elongated tail curls around beneath it. The branch appears weathered and is decorated with small green leaves.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Fecha
1755
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Medidas
23,5 × 18,7 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a painting of a creature with long claws perched on a branch. The creature has a long, slender body covered in brownish fur with a stripe running along its back. It grips the branch with its long claws, and its elongated tail curls around beneath it. The branch appears weathered and is decorated with small green leaves.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770