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Woman Watching Puppies

Walter Shirlaw , 1801

Woman Watching Puppies, by Walter Shirlaw, graphite, 1801
Woman Watching Puppies, by Walter Shirlaw, graphite, 1801

Woman Watching Puppies is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Walter Shirlaw. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Woman Watching Puppies is a graphite drawing on wove paper by Walter Shirlaw.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in outdoor attire observing two puppies on the ground, conveying a sense of a fleeting moment.

Technique & Style

Shirlaw employed delicate pencil strokes to capture movement, particularly in the woman's dress and the puppies, while the background is rendered with loose, rapid lines.

History & Provenance

The work was created in 1801.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Walter Shirlaw

Artist

Walter Shirlaw

Walter Shirlaw (1838–1909) was an American artist, born in Paisley.

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