Liggende herdershond 1864

"Liggende herdershond" is an etching by Dutch artist Henry van Ingen, dating back to 1864. The artwork features a detailed depiction of a sleeping sheepdog, positioned in the foreground of a rural landscape. The dog's body is rendered in dark tones, contrasting against the light-toned background, evoking the dog's tranquility in the peaceful countryside setting. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into van Ingen's talent for capturing the subtle nuances of animal anatomy and the idyllic beauty of the Dutch landscape.