Two Dogs Resting, from Die Zweite Thierfolge 1800

"Two Dogs Resting" is a print from Johann Christian Reinhart's "Die Zweite Thierfolge," created in 1800. This etching depicts two dogs in a simple, natural setting. One dog rests its head on the ground while the other stands, offering a contrast in poses. The detail in the fur of both dogs is impressive, showing Reinhart's mastery of the etching technique. This print, now at The Art Institute of Chicago, is a fine example of 19th-century animal art and printmaking.