The Ass and the Hound

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

This is an image of a hybrid creature dancing. The scene depicts a lion-headed human-like creature and an anthropomorphic donkey figure dancing together. In the background, there are ships and humanoid figures handling barrels. On the right, there is a gathering with people wearing hats, and in the foreground, a small lion or large dog is present. The backdrop includes a large Gothic-style building. The overall scene conveys a sense of a bustling port town with fantastical elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.209

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 50


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

Wikidata ID

Q65565162

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