A Deer-hound (1826) by Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-73). Source: “Studies and Sketches by Sir Edwin Landseer, R.A.” (1875): 323. “Lent by Messrs. H. Graves & Co.” [Click on image to enlarge it.]
Formatting and text by George P. Landow. [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the Hathi Trust and the University of Michigan and (2) link your document to this URL in a web document, or cite it in a print one.]
Commentary in the Art-Journal
The next engraving is from a small oil-sketch, somewhat slightly yet studiously painted: the animal stands on the watch, with his near foreleg bent, as dogs are often seen when preparing to spring forward; the head is slightly advanced, the ears are prickcd up, and the eyes eagerly looking at some distant object: the whole posture is that of readiness for a start. The colour of the dog is light brown, with a few spots of darker brown on its back and haunches. The earth-mound behind him is partially covered with green turf, which affords a serviceable contrast to the colour of the animal’s skin. [354]
Bibliography
“Studies and Sketches by Sir Edwin Landseer, R.A.” Art-Journal (1875): 353-57. Hathi Trust version of a copy in the University of Michigan Library. Web. 24 March 2014
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