Five Children with Dancing Dog 1720 - 1800

"Five Children with Dancing Dog" is an anonymous etching from the 18th century. It depicts a group of five children playing with a dog. The dog is dressed in a skirt and is dancing while the children look on with amusement. The scene is set in a rural landscape with a simple, rustic structure in the background. The print is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This etching is a charming and playful representation of childhood, with a focus on the innocent interactions between the children and their pet. The detail of the dog dressed in a skirt adds a whimsical element to the artwork, emphasizing the lighthearted nature of the scene.