Five mules 1841 - 1847

"Five Mules" is a study of animal anatomy created by German artist Johann Nepomuk Rauch between 1841 and 1847. The watercolor on paper shows five mules in different poses, some grazing and others standing. The work is currently housed in the Städel Museum, a renowned art institution in Frankfurt, Germany. Rauch's meticulous attention to detail and the expressive brushstrokes create a realistic and engaging representation of these working animals.