A Field Mouse, from Above

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, ca. 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.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Datering
ca. 1775
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor with graphite and black pen and ink on wove paper
Afmetingen
20,1 × 15 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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