Le chien qui porte a son cou le diner de son maitre (The Dog Carrying His Master's Supper)

Jean-Baptiste Oudry, published 1756

The image shows a scene with elements arranged from close to far. A basket with cloth draped over it is on the grass. Two dogs are interacting nearby. Two other dogs are in motion towards a small town on the horizon. The horizon features a tree line and rolling hills leading to the town. Trees, including one on the left, have detailed textures. The color palette is warm and earthy, with browns, greens, and a soft blue-grey sky.
Artist
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Date
published 1756
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored etching
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a scene with elements arranged from close to far. A basket with cloth draped over it is on the grass. Two dogs are interacting nearby. Two other dogs are in motion towards a small town on the horizon. The horizon features a tree line and rolling hills leading to the town. Trees, including one on the left, have detailed textures. The color palette is warm and earthy, with browns, greens, and a soft blue-grey sky.

Jean-Baptiste Oudry