Elephant in a Landscape 1727 - 1804

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo’s “Elephant in a Landscape” is a striking drawing showcasing the artist's mastery of naturalism. Executed in brown ink on paper, the work depicts a majestic elephant in profile, its wrinkled skin and powerful physique rendered with precision and detail. The elephant's trunk is curled in a graceful arc, adding a sense of movement to the composition. The background, a hazy landscape with distant trees, provides a sense of depth and context. This study, likely created for a larger work, highlights Tiepolo’s fascination with the exotic and his ability to capture the essence of animal form with both realism and artistic flair.