Artwork
Three animals
Three animals is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Three animals, a pangolin, a brown squirrel, and a black squirrel, are depicted in a row within a single painting, one of twelve folios in a marbled-cover volume created in 1826.
Subject & Meaning
The piece reflects the natural history interests of Lord Amherst, Governor General of India (1823-1828), and his family, commemorating their engagement with the field, notably through the 'Flame Amherstia' tree species named in their honor.
Technique & Style
Executed with detailed texture, particularly in the animals' fur, the painting features muted color tones predominantly in browns and blacks, set against a plain background to emphasize the subjects.
History & Provenance
Created in 1826 for Lord Amherst's family, the artwork is part of a bound volume with twelve folios, enclosed in marbled covers, indicating its origin as part of a personal or scientific collection.
Artist & collection
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