Mouse on Melon from Rev. Ross McClellan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a charming figurine of a cute, anthropomorphic mouse with large, expressive ears and detailed fur texture, sitting on what appears to be a small, round object resembling a piece of pale yellow cheese or a similar textured item. The mouse is depicted in a sitting posture, seemingly at ease, and features an endearing facial expression with wide, sparkling eyes, adding to its adorable appearance. Its inner ears are painted a soft pink, contrasting with the brown fur, which is carefully shaded to highlight the texture. Behind the mouse, there's a green leaf accent at the base, likely adding an element of nature to the composition. The background consists of a soft, neutral surface, allowing the figurine to stand out prominently, emphasizing its intricate design and the artist's attention to detail. The piece is crafted with a subtle color palette that enhances the figurine's whimsical and friendly aura.

The image depicts a charming figurine of a cute, anthropomorphic mouse with large, expressive ears and detailed fur texture, sitting on what appears to be a small, round object resembling a piece of pale yellow cheese or a similar textured item. The mouse is depicted in a sitting posture, seemingly at ease, and features an endearing facial expression with wide, sparkling eyes, adding to its adorable appearance. Its inner ears are painted a soft pink, contrasting with the brown fur, which is carefully shaded to highlight the texture. Behind the mouse, there's a green leaf accent at the base, likely adding an element of nature to the composition. The background consists of a soft, neutral surface, allowing the figurine to stand out prominently, emphasizing its intricate design and the artist's attention to detail. The piece is crafted with a subtle color palette that enhances the figurine's whimsical and friendly aura.

Name/Title

Mouse on Melon from Rev. Ross McClellan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1781

Description

Brown mouse sitting on top of a green melon. 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.