Sleeping Puppy
1640
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a small, fuzzy puppy curled up asleep on a flat surface. The dog’s head is tucked under its body, and its legs are scrunched close. The fur looks soft and detailed, with lots of tiny lines showing texture. The artist used a scratchy method to create this image, making the lines look uneven and rough. This was a way to add depth without paint. Next, check out how artists used etching to make prints like this.
