Dog Laying Down, from from Die Zweite Thierfolge 1799 - 1803

"Dog Laying Down" is an etching by Johann Christian Reinhart, part of his "Die Zweite Thierfolge" series, created between 1799 and 1803. The artwork depicts a dog in a naturalistic pose, lying down with its head resting on its paws. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the finely rendered fur and musculature of the animal, capturing its anatomical form with precision. The delicate hatching technique used by Reinhart creates a sense of depth and volume, further enhancing the realism of the image. This print, now housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Reinhart's skill as a draftsman and his interest in depicting animal subjects with scientific accuracy.