Dog and Boar c. 18th century

Editor: This is "Dog and Boar" by Samuel Howitt, a scene rendered with incredible energy. The dog's posture is so dynamic, and the boar looks ferocious! What strikes you about this work? Curator: It's a fantastic little drama, isn't it? The tension hangs in the air, even though it's just ink on paper. I see a dance of instinct and survival. Howitt captures that raw encounter so beautifully! The landscape almost breathes with them. It's like a scene from a dream. Editor: I didn't think about it as a dreamscape, but that makes sense. Curator: It's got that slightly unreal quality, doesn't it? Makes you wonder what other stories Howitt could tell us. I keep seeing new details, almost as if the drawing is alive. Editor: I'm glad I asked you about this! I'll never look at dogs and boars the same way. Curator: Nor I! Art keeps you on your toes, doesn't it?