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
Datazione
1755
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensioni
23,5 × 18,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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