En jagthund 1869

"En jagthund" (A Hunting Dog), an etching by Danish artist Frede Aamodt created in 1869, depicts a hunting dog standing in a field of tall grass. The dog, likely a pointer, is in mid-stride, its head turned toward the viewer. The artist utilizes detailed cross-hatching to capture the animal's texture and the landscape's natural elements, highlighting Aamodt's skill in portraying animal subjects. This realistic portrayal showcases the dog's hunting instincts, its alert posture and gaze towards the viewer, inviting the viewer to consider the relationship between humans and animals in the context of hunting. The artwork is part of the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.