The artwork, titled “Geruba,” created by the artist Paul Revere in the year 1775, belongs to the Rococo art movement and is categorized under the genre of animal painting. This piece is part of the “Illustrations for the Royal American Magazine” series.
The artwork presents a detailed and finely executed illustration of a gerboa (jerboa). The central figure is a large gerboa, depicted with meticulous attention to the texture of its fur and the delicate features of its face. The creature’s elongated limbs and tail are prominently highlighted, capturing the graceful yet somewhat whimsical appearance characteristic of jerboas. Surrounding the central figure are smaller gerboas, adding depth and context to the composition. The background is minimalistic, consisting of simple natural elements like grass and small plants, which serves to emphasize the animal subjects. The overall tone of the piece aligns with the delicate and ornate qualities of the Rococo movement, despite its focus on an animal subject rather than human figures or decorative themes.
