{"product_id":"slapende-hond-in-landschap-wouter-johannes-van-troostwijk","title":"Slapende hond in landschap - Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine etching by Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk depicting a dog resting in a rural setting, rendered with precise line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk captures a quiet moment of repose. The subject is a dog curled into a tight ball, resting upon the earth. The artist employs precise, fine lines to define the texture of the animal's fur and the contours of its form. The surrounding environment is rendered with a similar economy of mark-making, featuring sparse vegetation, a fallen branch in the foreground, and a weathered wooden structure to the left. The background suggests a gentle, rolling terrain, providing a sense of openness that contrasts with the stillness of the sleeping animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Troostwijk was a Dutch painter and etcher whose career was cut short by his early death. His work often focused on rural subjects and animal studies, reflecting an interest in the natural world that was common among artists of his period. This print demonstrates his technical proficiency with the etching needle, using cross-hatching and varied line weights to create depth and shadow without the need for complex tonal washes. The composition is balanced, drawing the viewer's eye directly to the central figure of the dog. The simplicity of the scene allows for a focus on the anatomy and posture of the animal, presented with a directness that avoids unnecessary sentimentality. This piece is a representative example of the graphic work produced by the artist during his brief but active career in the Netherlands.\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\/plate-39-three-standing-male-figures-jan-de-bisschop\" 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;\"\u003ePlate 39: Three Standing Male Figures - Jan de Bisschop — Jan de Bisschop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/allegory-on-the-government-of-the-city-of-amsterdam-gerard-de-lairesse\" 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;\"\u003eAllegory on the Government of the City of Amsterdam - Gerard de Lairesse — Gerard de Lairesse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512811655503,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512851468623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512851501391,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512851534159,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512851566927,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512851599695,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512851632463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512851665231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512851697999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512851730767,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512851763535,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512851796303,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Slapende-hond-in-landschap_Poster_CompositorV1_1786450327523.jpg?v=1787114371","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/slapende-hond-in-landschap-wouter-johannes-van-troostwijk","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}