Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, andthe Rat)
1759
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1759
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a forest scene with a crow perched on a branch, looking down. Below, a gazelle, tortoise, and rat stand near a tangled fence. The trees are dark and leafy, while the ground has dry leaves and grass. The title at the bottom names the four animals, hinting this might tell a story. The artist used hand coloring to add detail to the etched lines. Look up etching to see how artists like this made precise prints.
