Lying Dog

1777

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (editor) and Cornelis Brouwer (printmaker), after Frans van Mieris

Associated Names
Cornelis Ploos van Amstel

Editor, Dutch, 1726 - 1798

Cornelis Brouwer

Artist, Dutch, active second half 18th century

Frans van Mieris

Artist After, Dutch, 1635 - 1681

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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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chalk manner printed in black ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Sherwood B. Smith, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 7.5 × 9.2 cm (2 15/16 × 3 5/8 in.) cut within platemark

  • Accession Number

    1977.67.26

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Laurentius et al. 1980, no. 27, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1980

  • Laurentius, Th. et al. Cornelis Ploos van Amstel 1726-1798, kunstverzamelaar en prentuitgever. Assen: Van Gorcum, 1980.

Inscriptions

verso along bottom in graphite: Fra. v. Mieris del 1633. Ploos v. Amstel J.C. / F: 1777

Markings

verso: artist's mark (Eusman 5)

Wikidata ID

Q65567284

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