Endpaper with Animals

c. 1790

Georg M. Maisch

Associated Names
Georg M. Maisch

Artist, German, active c. 1780

This is a drawing of various animals arranged on a page. The image is filled with intricate outlines and silhouettes of different animals depicted in a golden hue against a muted background. Various creatures, such as elephants, bears, camels, and other recognizable wildlife species, are arranged in structured rows and sections that fill two pages. The animals are decorated with detailed patterns and textures that give depth and intricacy.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in gold metallic ink on hand-washed yellow paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8970


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65020041

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