Artwork
Wild Boar
Wild Boar is a graphite drawing by the Baroque artist German 18th Century. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper center in black ink: Wild-Schwein im Lager (... further inscription effaced); lower left verso in graphite: Ridinger / C
About this work
Overview
Wild Boar is a drawing executed in red chalk over graphite on laid paper, depicting a boar lying on the ground.
Subject & Meaning
The boar is shown facing left with closed eyes and a slightly upturned snout, conveying a sense of peacefulness. The detailed rendering of its rough, unkempt fur adds to the animal's naturalistic portrayal.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of red chalk and graphite creates a warm, earthy tone, while visible lines and shading give the boar texture and depth. The level of detail suggests a strong understanding of anatomy and texture.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist kept meticulous endpapers, like secret notebooks, filled with tiny gold figures standing in a row.
