Pygmy Anteater
1755
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1755
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a small, furry animal with a long snout climbing a twisted tree branch. Its tail curls around the branch, and its claws grip tightly. The background has green leaves and bushes, with a tiny patch of ground at the bottom. The artist added fine details to the animal’s fur and the plant’s texture. The tiny writing at the bottom says it’s from a book about animals. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists create these precise lines.
