Artwork
Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit)
Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Martin Marvie. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit) is a hand-colored etching created by Martin Marvie in 1756.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a tense moment in an overgrown garden, where a cat prepares to pounce on a rabbit, while a weasel observes. The title suggests the image is derived from a fable, where animals behave like humans.
Technique & Style
The etching features hand-colored lines that enhance the visual details, such as the cat's gray fur and the rabbit's brown coat. The technique allows for sharp, detailed renderings of the animals and their surroundings.
Artist & collection
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