Loup pris au piege (Wolf Caught in a Trap)

Jacques-Philippe Le Bas and Jean Eric Rehn after Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Associated Names
Jacques-Philippe Le Bas

Artist, French, 1707 - 1783

Jean Eric Rehn

Artist, Swedish, 1717 - 1793

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Artist After, French, 1686 - 1755

This is a black and white drawing of a wolf with its paw caught in a large metal trap. The wolf appears distressed, with ruffled fur and a tense body. Its expression shows pain and fear, with bared teeth and wide eyes. The detailed line work shows the texture of the fur and muscles. The background is simple, focusing on the wolf's struggle. The composition conveys movement and emotion, engaging the viewer's empathy.

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Bibliography

1912

  • Locquin, Jean. "Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre de Jean-Baptiste Oudry ..." Archives de l'Art francais n.s. 6 (1912): 1-209.

Wikidata ID

Q65509890

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