A Wolf Attacked by Dogs

1725

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Artist, French, 1686 - 1755

Gabriel Huquier

Publisher, French, 1695 - 1772

The image shows a pack of dogs attacking a wolf. Several dogs are overpowering the wolf, surrounded by trees and rocks. The background includes foliage, a tree, and a sky with shaded clouds. Below the scene is an inscription in French. The composition is detailed, depicting dynamic movement and interaction between the animals.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Katharine Shepard Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 37.4 x 29.2 cm (14 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 37.4 x 29.6 cm (14 3/4 x 11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.71.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil 1967, no. 4, State iv/iv

  • Series Title

    Hunting Scenes with Dogs, plate 4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

François Heugel [1922-2010], Paris (Lugt 3373); (Paul Prouté, Paris); purchased 2012 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe: no. 4, iv/iv

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Peint pour le Roy par J. B. Oudry, et gravée par lui-même; lower right in plate: A Paris chez Huquier; lower center in plate: Ce Monstre affamé de cardage / Ce flé au des Bergers, des Chiens, et des Brebir / Plus il causa partout d'horreur et de ravage / Plus il soit quand il es prir. / L.C.

Wikidata ID

Q76560538

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