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Muscular tissue of a lizards leg and claw

H.G, Wetselaar

1970

From the collection of Leiden University Libraries

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Muscular tissue of a lizards leg and claw is a 1970 by H.G, Wetselaar, held at Leiden University Libraries.

Who painted this?: H.G, Wetselaar
When & what style?: 1970
Where can I see it?: Leiden University Libraries

About this work

This drawing shows the muscular tissue of a lizard's leg and claw. The muscles are detailed in shades of gray, with darker tones used for shadows and lighter tones for highlights. The artist has used a range of lines and textures to create a sense of depth and dimension. The drawing is highly detailed, with each muscle carefully rendered to show its shape and structure. The artist has also captured the intricate details of the lizard's claw, including the tiny scales and the curved shape of the talons. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Wetselaar, H.G, (1926-).

About the artist

Artist

H.G, Wetselaar

H.G. Wetselaar spent his days hunched over microscopes in a quiet Leiden lab, sketching what most people ignore. His pencil caught the raw architecture of bodies we pretend are smooth—like the knotted muscles of a…

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