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Sleeping Greyhound

Johann Christian Reinhart

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, slender dog lying on its side on the ground. The color palette is primarily brown tones, varying from deep brown to lighter beige shades, giving the appearance of a sepia drawing. The dog's head is positioned towards the left side of the image, with its body curving around and its tail laying closely against its rear on the right side. The background is a desolate, textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1811
Medium
etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
12887 × 8518 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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