Hungry Dogs, second stone

Hungry Dogs, second stone

George Bellows

1916

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows two dogs sitting on a stone step, looking down at something on the ground. Behind them, a tall, rough stone wall rises up, with a small window near the top. The scene is dark and textured, with the dogs’ fur and the stone both drawn in sharp, scratchy lines. The title *Hungry Dogs* hints these pups might be waiting for food, but their exact story isn’t clear. The print’s rough, hand-drawn look makes it feel urgent and alive. Next, check out lithography to see how this kind of print was made.

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