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Hunting Dogs (Cani di caccia)

Francesco Colombi Borde after Paolo Sala

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of several dogs in a rustic room. The dogs are gathered around a fireplace with detailed carvings. The room has a stone floor with visible tile work. There is an old wooden chair in the room. Light and shadows are used to create depth and add to the atmosphere of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1889
Medium
etching on wove paper [proof before letters]
Dimensions
7170 × 5633 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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