Landseer's Works - Example II - Dogs
DESCRIPTION: This ink sketch is a historical print or drawing from the published collections of Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, a prominent 19th-century British artist universally celebrated for his masterful depictions of animals. The drawing highlights two dogs interacting in a characteristic narrative style, exemplifying Landseer's flair for infusing animals with human-like expressive qualities and distinct behavioral traits. Variations of his preparatory line drawings and detailed sketches were widely reproduced as engravings and woodcuts in compilation books showcasing his life's work during the late Victorian era. See also #4361, #4413, #4507 STYLE: Facsimile COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm; mount board typically a few mm larger): 26.5 x 24.25 CREATORS: after Sir Edwin Landseer PUBLICATION: The Works of Sir Edward Landseer PUBLISHER: London: J S Virtue & Co Limited DATE: 1880 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with some light foxing SUBJECT: Animals & Nature PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.
