Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, andthe Rat)

Jean-Baptiste Oudry, published 1759

This is a drawing of a gazelle trapped in a net in a forest setting. The scene shows a gazelle caught in a net tied between trees, with a raven perched on a branch above. On the ground, a rat is gnawing at the net, seemingly trying to free the gazelle. The drawing portrays a forest setting with tall trees and lush foliage, creating a natural and serene environment. The detailed strokes and shading contribute to a lifelike representation of the animals and the forest setting.
Listamaður
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Tímasetning
published 1759
Tegund
Print
Tækni
hand-colored etching
Safnkostur
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Leyfi
Almenningseign, CC0

Myndlýsing

This is a drawing of a gazelle trapped in a net in a forest setting. The scene shows a gazelle caught in a net tied between trees, with a raven perched on a branch above. On the ground, a rat is gnawing at the net, seemingly trying to free the gazelle. The drawing portrays a forest setting with tall trees and lush foliage, creating a natural and serene environment. The detailed strokes and shading contribute to a lifelike representation of the animals and the forest setting.

Jean-Baptiste Oudry