Chien courent (Running Hound)
1745
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques-Philippe Le Bas
Jacques-Philippe Le Bas (1757–1757) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Chien courent (Running Hound) is a 1745 ink by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a dog mid-run, its body stretched low to the ground. Its fur is marked with patches of white and dark spots, and its tail is raised slightly. The dog’s mouth is open, tongue out, as if it’s chasing something—maybe a rabbit in the grass below. The artist used lines to show the dog’s muscles and speed, making it look almost alive. The background is simple: a few bushes and a faint landscape, but the focus is on the dog’s movement. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
Jacques-Philippe Le Bas (1757–1757) was an artist.
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