Afghaanse windhond 1888 - 1934

"Afghaanse windhond" (Afghan Hound), a 19th-century etching by Willem Adrianus Grondhout, captures the elegant grace of a dog in profile. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Grondhout's mastery of line and detail, rendering the hound's flowing fur with delicate precision. Grondhout was known for his animal portraits, often depicting them with sensitivity and realism. This small, intimate artwork offers a glimpse into the artist's keen observation of animal form.