The Dog Catcher
1919
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1919
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a chaotic scene with a man in the center, holding a leash attached to a large, snarling dog. Around them, other people and animals—some human-like, some not—are tangled in the action. The lines are rough and swirling, giving everything a sense of movement and unease. The artist used a technique where ink is applied to a flat stone and pressed onto paper, creating bold black shapes against a light background. This makes the scene feel urgent and raw. Look up lithography to see how this printing method works.
