The Great Ant-Eater
George Catlin II, 1854/1869
- Kunstenaar
- George Catlin II
- Datering
- 1854/1869
- Soort
- Schilderij
- Techniek
- oil on card mounted on paperboard
- Afmetingen
- 46,2 × 61,9 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
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.