Four somites of a mouse
1970
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1970
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Four somites of a mouse is a 1970 unspecified by J Wetselaar-Whittaker, held at Leiden University Libraries.
This tiny watercolor shows four small shapes from a mouse embryo. They look like green and orange blobs side by side on pale paper. The artist used a single brush with grey ink, then washed it lightly. The gentle grey edges make the bright colors pop. You can see the careful hand of someone who studies very small things. Look up the Museum of Ethnography to see more tiny scientific drawings like this one.
This artist made precise studies of the body—drawings and sculptures that cut straight to the bones, muscles, and tissues.
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