A Dog

Circle of Jean-Baptiste Greuze

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dog lying down. The drawing is executed with a medium that gives a reddish-brown tone. It depicts the dog in a relaxed pose, lying on its side with its back to the viewer, showing its textured fur. The artist focuses on capturing the texture and volume of the fur with loose, flowing lines. The background is plain, emphasizing the details of the fur. Light and shadow are depicted falling across the folds of fur, suggesting a gentle light source.