This miniature of the Barbary goat belongs as much to art as to natural history. Barbary goats belong to the land of the Barbar tribes, roughly Algeria and Morocco. They are pleasing in appearance, of good shape and there is liveliness in their manner of gamboling and leaping. In this painting, accuracy of from and anatomical details are reported through well-defined firm lines and the depiction of maximum detail are the chief characteristics. This dun-colored animal has fur hanging down its neck. Small brush strokes on the body gives the impression of soft fur. The body looks sturdy, though the underbelly seems a little bulky. The velvety muzzle and the limpid eyes are a couple of its endearing features. The horns are akin to those of a ram and the resemblance is because they belong to the same family. The strong hooves enable it to climb hills or reach insurmountable places in search of food. The goat is placed on a grassy hill, indicating its familiarity with arid, rocky, regions. The background and the foreground is so beautifully modulated that the animal form interacts seamlessly with the space surrounding it.
This description by Kiranjyot.
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