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A Dog Scratching

Attributed to Georg Schweigger

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a dog scratching its neck with one of its hind legs. The dog appears alert with its ears perked and head slightly tilted. The sculpture is cast in bronze, giving it a dark brown, slightly reflective appearance that highlights the details of the dog's fur and features. The sculpture captures the natural posture and expression of a dog in a moment of self-grooming.

Artwork Details

Date
1630s
Medium
bronze//Dark lacquer over rich brown bronze
Dimensions
7371 × 5897 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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