Study of a Dog Lying Down by Edwin Landseer. An oil study of a brown and black hound lying on its side, accompanied by a faint pencil sketch of another dog's head on a neutral beige background.

Study of a Dog Lying Down

Edwin Landseer

1860 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterfully executed oil study of a resting hound by Sir Edwin Landseer.

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Where it works

An airy, quiet work in a warmer tonal register — keeps the wall feeling open.

Often works in
Study · Office · Library
Placement
Best across wider walls, shelves, and low furniture lines
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Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
Color notes
Warm beige, Soft sage, Olive green

About the piece

This 1860 oil study by renowned Victorian animal painter Sir Edwin Landseer captures the form and texture of a resting hound with remarkable precision. The work features a fully painted dog alongside a faint pencil sketch of another, showcasing Landseer's celebrated process and his ability to render animals with anatomical accuracy and character.

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