Reynard Mocks the Woeful Bear

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

This is a drawing showing a bear and a fox in a rustic setting. The bear is seated under a gnarled tree, one paw raised near its head. The texture of the bear's fur is depicted with fine lines. Beside the bear, a fox is walking. The background includes a village with cottages, a wooden fence, a church tower, and a wooden wheel. Lush trees surround the village, creating a serene atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.171

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 12

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

Q65565080

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