Artwork
Rabbit and Two Fighting Men
Rabbit and Two Fighting Men is a watercolor print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Francesco Costa. It dates from 1747 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, 'Rabbit and Two Fighting Men', is an etching by Giovanni Francesco Costa, created around 1747. It is hand-colored with watercolor and gouache on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a chaotic scene with a large, centrally placed rabbit surrounded by two fighting men in armor. The rabbit appears calm, while the men clash around it, creating a sense of tension and incongruity.
Technique & Style
The print combines sharp etched lines with bright, flat colors achieved through hand-coloring with watercolor and gouache, resulting in a dreamlike atmosphere.
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