Hunting Dogs
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white sketch shows two dogs chasing a hare through tall grass and brush. In the background, a horse-drawn carriage waits under a thatched roof. The lines are loose and quick, like hurried scribbles. The artist used a technique called etching to create this image. The paper has a textured edge, which was common in the 1600s. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.
