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Two Studies of a Dog: Lying Down and Three Quarter Rear View Standing (from Sketchbook)

Francis William Edmonds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of two dogs. One dog lies on the left side of the image, body facing left, front legs extended forward, back legs bent. The dog on the right stands, body facing left and slightly away, head turned back toward the right, tail hanging down. The sketch is on a white background with a black border around the edge. The image is grainy and low contrast.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1838 and after
Medium
Graphite on, off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 494 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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