A Dog

c. 1760

Circle of Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Artist, French, 1725 - 1805

This is a drawing of a dog lying down. The drawing is executed with a medium that gives a reddish-brown tone. It depicts the dog in a relaxed pose, lying on its side with its back to the viewer, showing its textured fur. The artist focuses on capturing the texture and volume of the fur with loose, flowing lines. The background is plain, emphasizing the details of the fur. Light and shadow are depicted falling across the folds of fur, suggesting a gentle light source.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Paul Mellon [1907-1999], Upperville, Virginia, by 1966; bequest 1999 to NGA, with life interest to his wife, Rachel Lambert Mellon [1910-2014].

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right verso in graphite: 37/2 [in circle]

Wikidata ID

Q64581131

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