Petite Meute de Chiens

About this artwork

Maakt deel uit van een serie van 89 prenten te dateren tussen ca. 1733-1762, naar het geschilderde oeuvre van Philips Wouwerman.

Art Historical Context

"Petite Meute deens" (Little Pack of Dogs), an etching by French engraver Jean Moyreau from 1757, captures lively energy of a small group of hunting hounds in exquisite detail. Measuring 371 mm high by 482 mm wide, this print exemplifies the precision of 18th-century etching techniques, where acid etches fine lines into a metal plate, allowing for intricate textures like the dogs' glossy fur and alert expressions. Moyreau's work transports viewers into a dynamic moment, likely evoking the thrill of the hunt. This piece forms part of an ambitious series of 89 prints, produced between approxima...