Tokeh Possibly 1784

"Tokeh" is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Jan Brandes, dating back to possibly 1784. The artwork depicts a gecko, known as a "tokeh" in Indonesian, with meticulous detail and a realistic style. The painting highlights Brandes' skill in capturing the creature's texture and coloration, showcasing its gray and brown body with distinctive red spots. The small size of the painting, measuring 155 mm in height and 195 mm in width, suggests it was likely a study or a part of a larger collection of natural history illustrations. This artwork exemplifies Brandes' fascination with the natural world and his dedication to detailed scientific observation.