Artwork
Rabbit and Two Fighting Men
Rabbit and Two Fighting Men is a watercolor print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Francesco Costa. It dates from 1747 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in image: Costa; lower right in image: 10
- Markings
- Marked:unidentified
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Overview
This print, 'Rabbit and Two Fighting Men', is an etching by Giovanni Francesco Costa, created around 1747. It is hand-colored with watercolor and gouache on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a chaotic scene with a large, centrally placed rabbit surrounded by two fighting men in armor. The rabbit appears calm, while the men clash around it, creating a sense of tension and incongruity.
Technique & Style
The print combines sharp etched lines with bright, flat colors achieved through hand-coloring with watercolor and gouache, resulting in a dreamlike atmosphere.
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