The Bahama Coney (Mus Monax)
1754
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1754
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a small animal—like a furry rat—walking on all fours. Behind it, two plants grow: one with bright red berries and another with small purple flowers. The animal’s fur is dark brown, and the leaves are a deep green. The red berries look almost too perfect, like they’re glowing. The artist made this image by printing and then coloring it by hand. Next, check out how the artist used etching to create this detailed scene.
