The Great Ant-Eater
George Catlin II, 1854/1869
- Artista
- George Catlin II
- Datazione
- 1854/1869
- Tipologia
- Dipinto
- Tecnica
- oil on card mounted on paperboard
- Dimensioni
- 46,2 × 61,9 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
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.