Slangen 1831 - 1833

"Slangen" (Snakes) is an 1831-1833 etching by Danish artist Oluf Olufsen Bagge. The detailed depiction of a snake nestled amongst lush foliage and two palm trees in the foreground, with a distant landscape background, suggests a focus on botanical and zoological observation. The artwork, held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, demonstrates Bagge's meticulous attention to detail and his interest in natural history. The etching, measuring 91 mm in height and 126 mm in width, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the intricate beauty of the natural world.