The Bear Trapped

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

This is a drawing of wildlife in a forest scene. The image shows a large creature on a fallen tree, looking down. Below, a fox-like animal stands on its hind legs against the same tree, looking towards the larger animal. The background is filled with dense foliage and trees, with a textured style that conveys depth and naturalistic detail. The drawing uses a monochrome palette, intricate lines, and shading to create contrast and dimension, adding a dramatic and somewhat somber atmosphere to the forest scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.169

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 10


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

Wikidata ID

Q65565077

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