The Partridge Saves Her Young
1732
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1732
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a dog lunging at a partridge on the ground while her chicks scatter nearby. Tall reeds sway in the background, and a distant bridge and castle sit under a cloudy sky. The colors are mostly muted blues and grays, with the dog and partridge standing out in white and brown. The artist used a mix of ink, paint, and wash to create this scene, giving it a soft, sketchy look. The blue border makes it feel like a framed picture. Next, check out gouache to see how this painting’s technique works.
