Loucervier (Hyena)
1745
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1745
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Loucervier (Hyena) is a 1745 ink by Jean Eric Rehn, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a lone hyena walking on all fours. Its fur looks thick and patchy, with a shaggy mane around its neck. The animal’s tail is bushy, and its front legs are slightly raised, as if it’s moving. The artist focused on the hyena’s wild, almost fierce expression. The background is plain, keeping all the attention on the animal itself. This print was made using etching, a technique where lines are scratched into a metal plate.
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