Liggende hond en een hondenkop 1839 - 1872

Johannes Tavenraat's "Liggende hond en een hondenkop" (1839-1872) is a pencil drawing depicting a dog in two different poses. The first is a full body image of the dog lying on its side with its head turned towards the viewer. The second pose is a simple outline of the dog's head. This artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tavenraat's keen eye for detail and ability to capture the essence of animal form through his masterful use of line and shading. This piece is an excellent example of Tavenraat's artistic style and offers a glimpse into the world of animal studies within 19th-century Dutch art.