Child with a Dog

Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin

National Gallery of Art

The etching shows a young child lying next to a large dog, both of their full bodies visible. The child is reclining against the dog, who seems to be resting. The child's facial features are delicately depicted, with a serene expression and short hair. The child is dressed in a long-sleeved outfit and knee-high socks. The setting appears to be outdoors, with grass texture under them and foliage or trees in the background. There are no additional objects or jewelry visible in the image. The overall tone is monochromatic, created with crosshatch and line work characteristic of an etching style.