A Field Mouse, from Above

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, vers 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.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Datation
vers 1775
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor with graphite and black pen and ink on wove paper
Dimensions
20,1 × 15 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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