Orycteropus afer (Aardvark) by Robert Jacob Gordon

Orycteropus afer (Aardvark) Possibly 1777 - 1786

robertjacobgordon

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

Robert Jacob Gordon's "Orycteropus afer (Aardvark)" depicts the mammal in a natural setting. The work is a watercolor drawing that showcases a meticulous attention to detail. The artist, a skilled illustrator, captures the aardvark's distinctive features, including its long snout and powerful claws. Gordon's work is a fascinating example of 18th-century natural history illustration, combining scientific accuracy with artistic skill.