Abekatten. T.h. studier af abeho-veder m.m. 1843

"Abekatten. T.h. studier af abeho-veder m.m." (1843) is a pencil and wash drawing by Danish artist Johan Thomas Lundbye. The work depicts a monkey seated on the ground with palm trees and brush in the background. The artist's interest in naturalism is evident in the detailed depiction of the monkey's anatomy and the surrounding landscape, which includes numerous studies of monkey heads in the upper right corner. Lundbye, a renowned animal painter, created this work during a period of extensive travel, highlighting his keen observation of nature. This work is a testament to Lundbye's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects through meticulous detail and naturalistic observation.