The Dog on the Kennel

1858

James McNeill Whistler

Associated Names
James McNeill Whistler

Artist, American, 1834 - 1903

This is a drawing of a small animal resting on a platform. The scene depicts a furry animal resting on a wooden structure. The drawing features sketch-like lines with a strong emphasis on texture, particularly evident in the depiction of the fur and the wooden planks. The background suggests an outdoor environment with faint indications of vegetation scattered around. The use of delicate line work and minimal shading gives the image a simplistic yet expressive quality. The overall composition conveys a sense of tranquility and contentment as the animal peacefully reclines in its surroundings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7 x 8.9 cm (2 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 24.8 x 31.3 cm (9 3/4 x 12 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.146

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    MacDonald 2012, no. 19, state ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Alfred Beurdeley [1847-1919], Paris, (Lugt 421). Mrs Robert A. Hauslohner, Bryn Mawr; Gift to NGA, 1991

Associated Names

Bibliography

1910

  • Kennedy, Edward G. The Etched Work of Whistler. New York: Grolier Club, 1910, no. 18.

2012

  • MacDonald, Margaret F., Grischka Petri, Joanna Meacock.James McNeill Whistler: The Etchings, a catalogue raisonné. University of Glasgow on-line website at http://etchings.arts.gla.ac.uk. University of Glasgow, 2012: no. 19, state ii/ii.

Inscriptions

"Whistler" upper right composition, in plate, artist's hand. Not dated. "20" lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand. "K. 18 W. 8." lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "#1051" verso, lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "36/22" verso, lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "22" verso, lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand.

Wikidata ID

Q74892542

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