Endpaper with Animals

c. 1790/1850

German 18th Century

Associated Names
This is a drawing of numerous animals depicted on a single sheet of paper. The drawing features a variety of animals intricately placed in rows, including lions, elephants, camels, deer, and various other mammals and reptiles. Each animal is stylized with fine lines detailing their fur and features, and they are arranged in an orderly fashion across the sheet. The outlines of the animals are in green or brown ink. The drawing is detailed, with some animals depicted in dynamic poses, interacting with the landscape or with other creatures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut; brocade endpaper in gold on white paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8958


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65018787

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