A Seated Man with a Pack of Dogs
1651
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1651
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man sitting under a tree, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and loose clothes. Around him, five dogs—some standing, some lying down—fill the scene. The background has a few trees and a fence, with quick, sketchy lines for the sky and ground. The artist used a mix of thick and thin lines to show fur texture and movement. The paper has a rough, textured look, typical of old prints. Try looking up etching to see how this technique works.
