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Endpaper with Animals, by Johann Maisch, ink, 1824

Endpaper with Animals

Johann Maisch

1824

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Endpaper with Animals is a 1824 ink by Johann Maisch, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Johann Maisch
When & what style?
1824 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a collection of animals, each in its own square. The animals are depicted in a simple, woodcut style and include tigers, deer, and rhinos. They are arranged in rows, with some standing and others sitting or lying down. The animals are all white, and the background is a light purple color. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

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