Illustration for Reinecke Fuchs: Tomcat Hinz being hit instead of Reinecke 1805 - 1874

Wilhelm von Kaulbach's "Illustration for Reinecke Fuchs: Tomcat Hinz being hit instead of Reinecke" is a graphite drawing depicting a scene from the famous German epic "Reynard the Fox." The illustration shows Tomcat Hinz being struck by a stick instead of the cunning fox Reynard. Two women watch the scene with expressions of horror, one covering her eyes. Kaulbach's drawing captures the drama and humor of the story, showcasing his mastery of the medium. It is a fine example of 19th-century German illustration, known for its meticulous detail and dramatic compositions. The drawing is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.