Hondenrassen 1750 - 1820
anonymous
rijksmuseum
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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