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Etching of a seated nude man pointing at many animals, including an elephant, lion, deer and dogs, under a tree with birds in the sky.

Adam Naming the Animals, Etching, 1743

A seated nude man gestures toward a crowd of animals gathered beneath a large tree, including an elephant, a lion, a deer, dogs, rabbits, birds and a peacock. Fine engraved lines render the foliage, sky and animal fur in a monochrome sepia tone.

Artist
Hubert-François Gravelot
Date
April 19. 1743
Medium
Etchings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
4000 × 2895 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1743.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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