Tête de chien

About this artwork

Aankoop uit het F.G. Waller-Fonds

Art Historical Context

**Tête de Chien** (Dog's Head), a delicate 1828 lithography by French artist Toussaint Charlet captures the expressive features of a canine subject in a sheet measuring 355 mm high by 268 mm wide. Charlet (1792–1845), a celebrated printmaker and illustrator, was renowned for his vivid depictions of Napoleonic soldiers and everyday life, often infused with humor and realism. This work, acquired through the F.G. Waller Fund, exemplifies his versatility beyond military themes, turning to intimate animal portraiture. Lithography, a revolutionary medium in the early 19th century, allowed artists l...

About the Artist

Nicolas Toussaint Charlet · 1792–1845

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