1748
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nashorn Rhinoceros is a 1748 ink by Johann Elias Ridinger, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a rhinoceros in a landscape setting. The rhino is centered in the image, facing left with its head down, and its body is rendered in detailed texture. The background features trees, hills, and a cloudy sky. A notable detail is the level of texture and shading achieved through the etching technique, which gives the rhino a lifelike appearance. The use of contrasting light and dark areas adds depth to the image. For more on the technique used in this piece, look up etching.
Johann Elias Ridinger (16 February 1698 in Ulm – 10 April 1767 in Augsburg) was a German painter, engraver, draughtsman and publisher.
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