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Four Studies of a Dog

Unknown

1868

unspecified

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Late 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Four Studies of a Dog is a 1868 unspecified by Unknown, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1868
Where can I see it?: Rijksmuseum

About this work

You see four quick sketches of the same dog—sitting, lying down, turning its head. No one knows who drew them, but the loose, scribbly lines feel alive. The artist caught the dog mid-movement, like a snapshot before cameras existed. It’s not polished; it’s practice, maybe even a warm-up. If you like these quick animal sketches, spend time with the Rijksmuseum’s whole collection of them.