Study of a Dog Lying Down 

"Study of a Dog Lying Down" is a detailed pencil and watercolor study by the renowned English painter Edwin Henry Landseer. The artwork is a preparatory study for a larger painting and showcases Landseer's keen eye for anatomical detail. The dog, likely a hound, is depicted in a relaxed pose, its fur rendered with subtle brushstrokes and a keen sense of realism. This study exemplifies Landseer's mastery of animal portraiture, a subject he frequently explored in his career, making him one of the most popular artists of the Victorian era.