Hondenrassen by Anonymous

Hondenrassen 1750 - 1820

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drawing, pencil, pen

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portrait

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drawing

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pencil sketch

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dog

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pen-ink sketch

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pencil

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pen

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genre-painting

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realism

This anonymous engraving, “Hondenrassen”, is part of a larger series titled *Nouveau Livre d'Animaux*. Created sometime between 1750 and 1820, the print features six different dog breeds, with each breed labeled in French, showcasing the diverse canine world of the era. The artwork is a fine example of a print focused on the natural world and the variety of dog breeds popular in 18th-century Europe. The print is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

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