Artwork
Watercolour of a dog
Watercolour of a dog is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Edwin Landseer. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting from 1812 is the work of Edwin Landseer, depicting a brown and white dog.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch focuses on the dog's head and front legs, capturing its form through broad shapes and shading.
Technique & Style
The loose, watery application of paint and emphasis on overall form over fine detail reflect a style characteristic of early 19th-century watercolour practice.
History & Provenance
The watercolour was part of the Sheepshanks Gift, a collection of Landseer's early drawings acquired by the museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. His best-known work is the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.
