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This is a drawing of a dog in a dynamic pose. The dog has its head turned upwards and back, as if reacting to a sound or an object above it. The dog is captured in a stance that suggests movement, with one of its front legs stepping forward and its other paws firmly planted. The body of the dog is detailed with pencil strokes emphasizing its fur texture. The background is plain, focusing attention on the dog.
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This is a drawing of a dog in a dynamic pose. The dog has its head turned upwards and back, as if reacting to a sound or an object above it. The dog is captured in a stance that suggests movement, with one of its front legs stepping forward and its other paws firmly planted. The body of the dog is detailed with pencil strokes emphasizing its fur texture. The background is plain, focusing attention on the dog.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Dog

Cornelis Saftleven

Date
1660s?
Medium
black chalk with gray-brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 11 x 14 cm (4 5/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2009.70.211
Credit line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Dog
  • animal
Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

NGA object ID 143826. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.