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This image shows a black and white etching of two young bears climbing and resting on a tall tree trunk. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, as if from a nearby vantage point on the ground. The horizon line is implied in the upper middle part of the image where the tree canopy thins. The etching is detailed with precise lines creating the texture of the bears' fur and the tree's surface, as well as the surrounding foliage. The vegetation close to us is highly detailed, with intricate lines and shading, while in the distance, smaller trees and hints of clouds suggest a transition into the…

Les Ours (The Bears)

Karl Bodmer (Swiss, 1809 - 1893)

1858/1874 · etching in black on chine collé

National Gallery of Art · René Huyghe Collection

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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