Tekenaar met twee honden 1867

"Tekenaar met twee honden" (1867) is a mezzotint by Samuel Cousins, a celebrated British printmaker known for his meticulous detail. This artwork portrays a man seated with two dogs flanking him, likely a self-portrait. Cousins's skill in capturing subtle gradations of light and shadow is evident in the realistic portrayal of his subject and his furry companions. The image, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Cousins's mastery of this technique, making it a notable piece in the history of printmaking.