This is a photograph of a dog in tall grass. The image shows a medium-sized, long-haired dog in a natural setting with dense vegetation around, including tall grasses and blurred foliage in the background. The dog's fur matches the earthy tones of the surroundings, giving the photo a monochromatic appearance. The dog is positioned slightly to the left, with its body angled and head turned. The atmosphere is calm and contemplative, capturing a peaceful moment in nature.

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Study of a Dog

Auguste Giraudon's Artist (French, active 1870s)

late 1870s

Medium: albumen silver print
Classification: Photograph
Dimensions: image: 4 7/16 x 6 11/16 in. (11.3 x 17.1 cm) ; sheet: 16 x 20 11/16 in. (40.6 x 52.6 cm )
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CPH
Credit line: Gift of Charles Isaacs and Robert Hershkowitz
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Kids profiles and older: it shows nature, places, still life or a children's book. How works are placed

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