The Badger Goes to Warn Reynard

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows a scene with three foxes and a bird. The fox closest to us holds a bird in its mouth, facing towards the center of the image. Another fox is lying to the right, partially hidden among foliage, while a third fox sits on a hill gazing forward. The background is filled with trees, foliage, and distant mountain silhouettes. The artwork is created using intricate, cross-hatched lines, giving a textured look. The color palette is monochromatic in sepia tones, creating an antique visual effect. Branches of trees create a canopy effect at the top of the image, framing the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.202

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 43


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

Q65565146

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