L'ane et le chien (The Donkey and the Dog)
1756
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1756
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
L'ane et le chien (The Donkey and the Dog) is a 1756 ink by Michel Aubert, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a donkey and a dog tangled up in ropes by a river. In the background, there’s a small village with a stone bridge, a castle-like building, and a mountain. Two people sit on the bank, watching the animals struggle—one looks worried, the other calm. The title at the bottom, *L’ane et le chien*, hints this isn’t just a random scene. It’s a story about teamwork—or maybe a lesson about trust. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with needles and acid.
