A Dog

Cornelis Saftleven

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dog in a dynamic pose. The dog has its head turned upwards and back, as if reacting to a sound or an object above it. The dog is captured in a stance that suggests movement, with one of its front legs stepping forward and its other paws firmly planted. The body of the dog is detailed with pencil strokes emphasizing its fur texture. The background is plain, focusing attention on the dog.