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Le chien qui porte a son cou le diner de son maitre (The Dog Carrying His Master's Supper)

Martin Marvie after Jean-Baptiste Oudry

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with elements arranged from close to far. A basket with cloth draped over it is on the grass. Two dogs are interacting nearby. Two other dogs are in motion towards a small town on the horizon. The horizon features a tree line and rolling hills leading to the town. Trees, including one on the left, have detailed textures. The color palette is warm and earthy, with browns, greens, and a soft blue-grey sky.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1756
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
3289 × 4472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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