Tortoise
Summary
This image shows a tortoise and a snake in a natural setting. The tortoise is positioned in the right half of the composition and is facing to the left with its legs and head seen peeking out of the shell. The tortoise appears to be making its way towards the bushes in which the snake is twisted around the branches. In the top right and bottom left corners are white squares with a nest filled with eggs in each one. The palette is limited with only mustard yellow, beige, dark green, pales blue and black used.
Object Name
Tortoise
Creators Name
Date Created
circa 1930
Dimensions
print: 35.3cm x 53.5cm
support: 54.9cm x 73.9cm
accession number
1951.119
Collection Group
Support
paper
Medium
ink (coloured)