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Hunting Dogs

Karel Dujardin

National Gallery of Art

In the foreground, two large animals are resting on the ground. One is lying down, and the other is curled beside it. Behind them, a stack of wooden logs or fencing leans against a makeshift barrier composed of vertical wooden slats. A small pile of additional material and some farming tools are visible to the right side of the scene. The overall color palette is composed of muted tones, predominantly shades of brown and off-white. The reclining animals are positioned near the lower-left corner, with the wooden fence and additional objects extending towards the center. A figure appears small in the background on the right side of the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3474 × 3896 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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