French Drawing by Bob Meyer: Dogs, Unframed

Several dogs, plenty of teeth, and no sign of anyone in charge.

Dogs is an unframed charcoal drawing on paper by Bob Meyer, from France, ca. 1973. Charcoal is one of the oldest drawing materials, valued for the speed and force it allows, and it suits a subject like this one. Snarling heads and heavy bodies overlap across the large sheet, drawn with quick lines and dense black shading. Zigzag teeth appear wherever the eye lands. Fold lines cross the paper at center, and the edges are irregular. The title and signature run along the bottom. It measures 47.5 inches wide by 35 high.

Beware of dog seems inadequate.