Artwork
A Boy Holding His Dog
A Boy Holding His Dog is a graphite drawing by Anonymous artist after Edouard Manet. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in brown ink: E. Manet
About this work
Overview
A Boy Holding His Dog is a drawing that depicts a boy seated on the ground with a dog in his lap. The work is a facsimile created using graphite, pen, and ink.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a boy in a striped cap and loose shirt holding a dog. The boy's face is rendered with simple yet expressive lines, while the dog appears alert, its body angled away from the boy. The minimal background emphasizes the two figures.
Technique & Style
The artist employed overlapping lines to create shading and texture, resulting in a dynamic, textured appearance. This technique contributes to the drawing's sense of movement and depth.
Artist & collection
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