{"product_id":"slapende-hond-fine-art-print","title":"Slapende hond - Fine Art Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1813 etching of a sleeping dog, capturing the texture of its coat through precise line work and observational skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, dated 1813, depicts a dog in a state of deep repose. The artist employs a precise, linear technique to capture the texture of the animal's coat, using varied hatching to suggest the soft, matted fur and the contours of the dog's body against the ground. The composition is simple, focusing entirely on the subject, which is identified by the inscription 'Bello' at the bottom of the plate. The dog is curled in a naturalistic posture, with its head tucked down and limbs drawn in, conveying a sense of quietude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical skill common in early nineteenth-century European printmaking, where the etcher relied on the density and direction of lines to create shadow and volume rather than tonal washes. The background is kept minimal, consisting of light, horizontal strokes that suggest a grassy or earthen surface, ensuring the viewer's attention remains on the form of the animal. The inclusion of the date and the artist's monogram in the upper right corner provides a clear historical anchor for the work, placing it within the tradition of small-scale, observational studies that were popular among collectors and artists of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece offers a glimpse into the domestic and pastoral subjects that frequently appeared in the graphic arts of the era. It is a study of form and texture, executed with a steady hand and an eye for the quiet details of animal behaviour. The print is presented here as a high-quality reproduction, preserving the fine line work and the character of the original etching process. It is a suitable choice for those who appreciate historical animal studies and the technical discipline of early nineteenth-century printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/slapende-hond-sleeping-dog-fine-art-print\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSlapende hond (Sleeping Dog) - Fine Art Print — Fine Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/barringtonia-met-vrucht-botanical-study-solis-prints\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBarringtonia met vrucht (Botanical Study) - Solis Prints — Solis Prints\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown Artist","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805552841039,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805561524559,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805561557327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805561590095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805561622863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805561655631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805561688399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805561721167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805561753935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805561786703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805561819471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805561852239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Slapende-hond_Poster_CompositorV1_1789651044025.jpg?v=1789651238","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/slapende-hond-fine-art-print","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}