Grey Mouse on Wood with Cheese from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image is an artistic depiction of a mouse made from mixed media materials on a wooden background. The mouse is gray with pink ears and is portrayed holding a small piece of yellow cheese in its paws. It is crafted with raised elements that give it a three-dimensional effect, providing texture and depth. The material used for the mouse includes various types of paper or clay, painted to give it a realistic yet whimsical appearance. Its long, black whiskers are intricately designed, and its tail extends gracefully across the wooden surface. The artwork is signed in the corner with the name "Libby," suggesting the artist's identity, and the overall design blends creativity with playful charm, capturing a classic imagery of a mouse with cheese. The use of color and texture highlights the whimsical nature of the subject, making it visually engaging. It appears to be a handcrafted piece, perhaps intended as a decorative or whimsical art object, with care taken in its creative execution.

The image is an artistic depiction of a mouse made from mixed media materials on a wooden background. The mouse is gray with pink ears and is portrayed holding a small piece of yellow cheese in its paws. It is crafted with raised elements that give it a three-dimensional effect, providing texture and depth. The material used for the mouse includes various types of paper or clay, painted to give it a realistic yet whimsical appearance. Its long, black whiskers are intricately designed, and its tail extends gracefully across the wooden surface. The artwork is signed in the corner with the name "Libby," suggesting the artist's identity, and the overall design blends creativity with playful charm, capturing a classic imagery of a mouse with cheese. The use of color and texture highlights the whimsical nature of the subject, making it visually engaging. It appears to be a handcrafted piece, perhaps intended as a decorative or whimsical art object, with care taken in its creative execution.

Name/Title

Grey Mouse on Wood with Cheese from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1766

Description

Unsanded square block of wood with a Grey mouse painted on it, holding a piece of cheese. Corner of the wood says, "Libby" From a collection of dolls by Reverend C. Ross McClellan containing approximately 400 mice of varying sizes, shapes, and styles, from the Doll Museum Collection.