This is a drawing of a small dog resting on a cushioned surface. The image captures a small dog lying down with its head resting on its paws. The texture of the dog's fur is illustrated with detail, emphasizing the curls and volume. The surrounding environment appears simple, with hints of texture above the dog's back and behind it. The drawing uses a monochromatic palette and shading to create depth and define the form of the dog.

Lying Dog

1777

Medium: chalk manner printed in black ink on laid paper
Classification: Print
Period: 1776 to 1800
Image size: 3437 × 2845px

Description

This is a drawing of a small dog resting on a cushioned surface. The image captures a small dog lying down with its head resting on its paws. The texture of the dog's fur is illustrated with detail, emphasizing the curls and volume. The surrounding environment appears simple, with hints of texture above the dog's back and behind it. The drawing uses a monochromatic palette and shading to create depth and define the form of the dog.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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