Artwork
Lady Playing with a Dog
Lady Playing with a Dog is an oil painting by Eglon van der Neer. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
Lady Playing with a Dog is a 17th-century oil painting by Eglon van der Neer, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and historical scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an intimate domestic scene: a woman plays with a small dog, while a child reaches out to the dog and an older woman observes from nearby.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of depth and highlight the figures against the dark background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1670, the painting is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
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Artist
Eglon van der Neer (1635/36 – 3 May 1703) was a Dutch painter of historical scenes, portraits and elegant, fashionable people, and later of landscapes.
