Five Studies of a French Pointer

English Landscape and Watercolour, 1825/1826

This is a drawing of dogs in various poses. The drawing features several sketches of dogs in dynamic positions on a blank background. The dogs are depicted in a realistic style, capturing the texture and musculature of their bodies. The primary dog in the center is standing with its head lifted, while others are in different poses, including standing, running, and laying down. Each sketch captures a sense of motion and attention to detail, suggesting an observational study of the canine form.
Artist
English Landscape and Watercolour
Date
1825/1826
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite with touches of gray wash on wove paper
Dimensions
14 × 20.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of dogs in various poses. The drawing features several sketches of dogs in dynamic positions on a blank background. The dogs are depicted in a realistic style, capturing the texture and musculature of their bodies. The primary dog in the center is standing with its head lifted, while others are in different poses, including standing, running, and laying down. Each sketch captures a sense of motion and attention to detail, suggesting an observational study of the canine form.

English Landscape and Watercolour