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This is a drawing of people observing a display at what seems to be a park or zoo. The scene is in shades of black, white, and gray, with detailed linework. In the foreground, two figures are present, one leaning against a railing while an animal stands up against it. Various figures are in the background, some interacting with the display, while others are walking or standing back. Lush trees provide shading to the scene.
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This is a drawing of people observing a display at what seems to be a park or zoo. The scene is in shades of black, white, and gray, with detailed linework. In the foreground, two figures are present, one leaning against a railing while an animal stands up against it. Various figures are in the background, some interacting with the display, while others are walking or standing back. Lush trees provide shading to the scene.

National Gallery of Art · Portfolio

Au Jardin des Plantes

Daniel Vierge

Date
1889
Medium
wood engraving
Classification
Portfolio · Print
Accession number
2007.12.4
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Les Bois du Monde illustré, Volume XX (plate 749)

Subjects and terms

  • Spanish
  • Fence
  • Nature
  • animal
  • Figures
Provenance

(Frederick Mulder, London); purchased 2007 by NGA.

NGA object ID 138603. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.