The image is an etching of dogs in a detailed landscape. The pack of dogs is engaged in various activities, with two dogs focused on something on the ground. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing the animals and the surrounding environment. The horizon is depicted higher up, where it meets a group of trees. The trees are intricately detailed, with branches and leaves etched realistically. The artwork uses monochromatic tones, mainly grays, to create depth and texture. Cross-hatching and stippling techniques are used to enhance the fur, foliage, and ground textures. The sky shows lightly etched clouds, directing attention to the dogs and the immediate landscape.
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The image is an etching of dogs in a detailed landscape. The pack of dogs is engaged in various activities, with two dogs focused on something on the ground. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing the animals and the surrounding environment. The horizon is depicted higher up, where it meets a group of trees. The trees are intricately detailed, with branches and leaves etched realistically. The artwork uses monochromatic tones, mainly grays, to create depth and texture. Cross-hatching and stippling techniques are used to enhance the fur, foliage, and ground textures. The sky shows lightly etched clouds, directing attention to the dogs and the immediate landscape.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Fox Attacked by Dogs

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Date
1725
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 37.5 x 29.4 cm (14 3/4 x 11 9/16 in.) sheet: 38.2 x 30.2 cm (15 1/16 x 11 7/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2012.71.6
Credit line
Katharine Shepard Fund
Time span
1701 to 1725
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Hunting Scenes with Dogs, plate 3

Subjects and terms

  • Tree
  • Dog
  • animal
  • Writing
Provenance

François Heugel [1922-2010], Paris (Lugt 3373); (Paul Prouté, Paris); purchased 2012 by NGA.

Inscription

lower left in plate: Peint pour le Roy par J. B. Oudry, et gravée par lui-même; lower right in plate: A Paris chez Huquier; lower center in plate: Tel fuit l'effroi des Poulsailleurs / On croiroit voir d'aprés nature / Qui fait i'cy triste figure: cartouche pris par les archers. L. C.

NGA object ID 157140. 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.