A Dog, Écorché 

This anatomical study of a dog, known as an écorché, was created by the British artist John Frederick Lewis. The artist's detailed depiction of the animal's musculature reveals a deep understanding of anatomy, a skill essential for rendering realistic figures in art. Écorché drawings were common in academic art training, serving as a tool for understanding the underlying structure of the body. This drawing, executed in red chalk, demonstrates Lewis's mastery of line and form, emphasizing the sculptural qualities of the canine subject.