Who painted Lying Dog?

Lying Dog was painted by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1777.

Where can I see Lying Dog?

Lying Dog is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Lying Dog?

Lying Dog is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Lying Dog?

Museum-quality prints of Lying Dog are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Lying Dog

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel , 1777

Lying Dog is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:verso along bottom in graphite: Fra. v. Mieris del 1633. Ploos v. Amstel J.C. / F: 1777
Markings: Marked:verso: artist's mark (Eusman 5)

About this work

Overview

Lying Dog is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1777 using chalk manner printed in black ink on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a dog lying down with its head on its front paws, conveying calmness and serenity through its pose and expression. The dog's long, wavy fur is rendered in a simple yet expressive style.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a sense of depth and texture through the use of simple lines and shading, emphasizing the dog's gentle features. The minimal background allows the dog to be the focal point.

Context

Lying Dog is associated with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and nature.