Zittende hond 1890 - 1946

"Zittende hond" (Sitting Dog) is a pencil drawing created by Dutch artist Cornelis Vreedenburgh between 1890 and 1946. This delicate study, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a dog lying on its side, its head turned upwards. Vreedenburgh's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the way he captures the animal's fur and form. The simplicity of the composition, combined with the artist's refined drawing technique, creates a sense of quiet contemplation and beauty in this work. The drawing showcases Vreedenburgh's mastery of realism, particularly in his ability to capture the nuances of animal anatomy through a combination of line and shading.