Mulet (Mule or Saddled Donkey)
1745
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques-Philippe Le Bas
Jacques-Philippe Le Bas (1757–1757) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Mulet (Mule or Saddled Donkey) is a 1745 ink by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, a Baroque work, depicting Donkey, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a saddled donkey. This animal is the main focus of the work. It's interesting that the artist chose to depict a everyday animal like a donkey, rather than a more exotic or dramatic subject. This suggests that the artist was trying to show the beauty in ordinary things. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.
Jacques-Philippe Le Bas (1757–1757) was an artist.
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