A Field Mouse, from Above

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, circa 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
Datazione
circa 1775
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor with graphite and black pen and ink on wove paper
Dimensioni
20,1 × 15 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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