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Ridinger: details of Clara

Ridinger Clara Antwerp 004 aa
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Sketch of Clara, the Dutch rhinoceros in Augsburg in 1748 by Johann Elias Ridinger (1698-1767)

Two details of Clara lying down, front part of her body with head facing right, and the hind part. Not signed.

Drawing of rhinoceros, black chalk on blue paper, 214 x 393 mm.

Antwerp, private collection

More information [fig. 9]: Kruythooft, C. 2025. Juffrouw Clara ontmoet Ridinger in Augsburg in 1748: de bewogen reis van een neushoorn door Europa. In: Dumas, C.; Kang, C.; Ram, M.; Scheltema, G., Lines of friendship: art historical essays commemorating Robert-Jan te Rijdt (1955-2024). Leiden, Primavera Pers: pp. 256-265.

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