Seated Hound Beside Trees n.d.

This anonymous black chalk drawing, "Seated Hound Beside Trees," depicts a seated hound with another dog standing nearby. Both animals are rendered with remarkable detail, capturing their fur and musculature with precision. The artist utilizes shading to create a sense of volume and depth, drawing the viewer into the scene. The serene landscape setting, with its subtly rendered foliage, adds to the tranquil atmosphere of the piece. This work exemplifies the technical mastery of anonymous animal artists of the period.