Kop van een hond met de tong uit de bek 1879

"Kop van een hond met de tong uit de bek" (Head of a Dog with its Tongue Out) is a 19th-century etching by Dutch artist Auguste Danse, created in 1879. The piece, measuring 194 mm by 142 mm, captures a close-up view of a dog's head, with its tongue lolling out and a collar around its neck. The etching's realistic detail and subtle shading highlight Danse's skill in capturing the animal's expression. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, this work represents Danse's mastery of animal portraiture and his contribution to the Dutch artistic tradition of realistic depictions of everyday life.