Madame Greuze on a chaise lounge with her dog, Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Rijksmuseum, ink and wash over chalk on paper, 13×18″ (34x47cm)

In this seemingly casual but beautifully realized drawing of his wife relaxing with her dog, Greuze achieves a subtle portrayal of light and form — a reminder of the surprising versatility of the humble medium of ink and wash, which often shares characteristics of both drawing and painting.