Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, andthe Rat)

published 1759

Pierre Chenu after Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Associated Names
Pierre Chenu

Artist, French, 1730 - 1800 or before

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Artist After, French, 1686 - 1755

This is a drawing of a gazelle trapped in a net in a forest setting. The scene shows a gazelle caught in a net tied between trees, with a raven perched on a branch above. On the ground, a rat is gnawing at the net, seemingly trying to free the gazelle. The drawing portrays a forest setting with tall trees and lush foliage, creating a natural and serene environment. The detailed strokes and shading contribute to a lifelike representation of the animals and the forest setting.

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Artwork history & notes

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

Q65576191

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