A Goose and a Gander with their Goslings Honking in Alarm as Two Foxes with their Cubs Emerge from the Rushes 1765 - 1829

Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein's "A Goose and a Gander with their Goslings Honking in Alarm as Two Foxes with their Cubs Emerge from the Rushes" is a watercolor on paper depicting a tense encounter between a goose family and a pair of foxes. The scene is set in a lush, wooded area, with the goose and gander standing protectively over their goslings, who are huddled together, while the foxes and their cubs peek out from the reeds. The dramatic use of light and shadow creates a sense of suspense and danger, as the animals face off in a battle for survival. This artwork showcases Tischbein's skill in capturing the natural world and its inhabitants with remarkable detail and precision.