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19th Century Oil Painting - Newfoundland Dog – Antique Gilt Framed - After Landseer
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19th Century Oil Painting - Newfoundland Dog – Antique Gilt Framed - After Landseer

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Antique 19th century oil painting after Sir Edwin Landseer’s famous work A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society (1838).

This charming Victorian example depicts the iconic Newfoundland dog lying recumbent under a threatening sky, as the sea-water laps against the stone quay. The composition closely follows Landseer’s celebrated image, which honoured the breed’s reputation for bravery and lifesaving. The dog is beautifully painted with rich brown and white tones and an expressive, dignified presence.

A highly decorative piece of antique canine art, ideal for collectors of:

Dog paintings

Newfoundland / Landseer dog interest

Victorian animal art

19th century oil paintings

Traditional country house interiors

The painting is housed in the original ornate gilt frame with decorative moulded detail.

Attribution: After Sir Edwin Landseer (1802–1873)

Medium: Oil on canvas

Date: 19th Century

Condition: Good antique condition overall. Age-related wear and minor surface marks consistent with age. Frame shows typical wear to gilt finish and gapping at the corners. Please see photos as part of the description.

Dimensions:

Framed: 39 x 33 x 3.5 cm (15.5 x 13 x 1.5 inches)

Image: 24 x 18.5 cm (9.5 x 7.25 inches)

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

The Antiques Hound has dated this Newfoundland Dog Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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Antique 19th century oil painting after Sir Edwin Landseer’s famous work A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society (1838).
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This charming Victorian example depicts the iconic Newfoundland dog lying recumbent under a threatening sky, as the sea-water laps against the stone quay.
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The composition closely follows Landseer’s celebrated image, which honoured the breed’s reputation for bravery and lifesaving. The dog is beautifully painted with rich brown and white tones and an expressive, dignified presence.

fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a Newfoundland dog resting on a harbour stone wall, set within a heavily decorated ornate gilt frame.
fig 1. 19th Century Oil Painting - Newfoundland Dog – Antique Gilt Framed - After Landseer

A highly decorative piece of antique canine art, ideal for collectors of:

Dog paintings

Newfoundland / Landseer dog interest

Victorian animal art

19th century oil paintings

Traditional country house interiors

fig 2. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a Newfoundland dog resting on a harbour stone wall, set within a heavily decorated ornate gilt frame.
fig 2. 19th Century Oil Painting - Newfoundland Dog – Antique Gilt Framed - After Landseer

The painting is housed in the original ornate gilt frame with decorative moulded detail.

Attribution: After Sir Edwin Landseer (1802–1873)

Medium: Oil on canvas

Date: 19th Century

Condition: Good antique condition overall. Age-related wear and minor surface marks consistent with age. Frame shows typical wear to gilt finish and gapping at the corners. Please see photos as part of the description.

Dimensions:

Framed: 39 x 33 x 3.5 cm (15.5 x 13 x 1.5 inches)

Image: 24 x 18.5 cm (9.5 x 7.25 inches)

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Newfoundland Dog Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A 19th-century oil painting depicting a Newfoundland dog resting on a harbour stone wall, set within a heavily decorated ornate gilt frame.

19th Century Oil Painting - Newfoundland Dog – Antique Gilt Framed - After Landseer

Archive II A 19th-century oil painting depicting a Newfoundland dog resting on a harbour stone wall, set within a heavily decorated ornate gilt frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century oil painting depicting a Newfoundland dog resting on a harbour stone wall, set within a heavily decorated ornate gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century oil painting depicting a Newfoundland dog resting on a harbour stone wall, set within a heavily decorated ornate gilt frame. View IV
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting a Newfoundland dog resting on a harbour stone wall, set within a heavily decorated ornate gilt frame.
19th Century Oil Painting - Newfoundland Dog – Antique Gilt Framed - After Landseer
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting a Newfoundland dog resting on a harbour stone wall, set within a heavily decorated ornate gilt frame.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsNewfoundland dog subject, Acanthus leaf moulding, Harbour scene background, Ornate gilded frame
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This Victorian 19th-century fine art piece is an oil painting on canvas housed in a gold leaf wood frame, depicting a Newfoundland dog subject against a harbour scene background. The composition follows Sir Edwin Landseer, showing the dog resting on a stone wall under a threatening sky, executed in warm brown tones with a gilt finish on the ornate frame. The frame displays acanthus leaf moulding, visible gapping at the corners, and age-related wear to the surface. Measuring 33 cm high, 39 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep, the artwork fits traditional country house interiors. The piece works well placed above the mantel in a living room, study, or hallway, adding a classic touch to interior schemes focused on antique canine art. It brings historical character to wall spaces in residential homes, galleries, or offices seeking a traditional aesthetic. The piece coordinates with warm wood furniture, neutral walls, and classic interior decor.

FAQs

Victorian canine art is defined by narrative-driven animal portraiture, popularized by artists like Sir Edwin Landseer. These works emphasized dog breeds in realistic outdoor or domestic settings, reflecting contemporary interest in animal traits and companionship.

Nineteenth-century paintings were typically executed using oil pigments mixed with drying oils on stretched linen canvas or wooden panels. Framing comprised carved timber substrate coated in gesso and finished with applied gold leaf or gilding composition.

Authenticity is evaluated through physical examination of age-related canvas oxidation, stretcher bar construction, surface craquelure patterns, and period-appropriate gilding techniques on the frame structure.

A period dog portrait can be incorporated into a modern space by placing it centrally above a console table, styling it within a mixed-era gallery wall, or contrasting it against contemporary paint schemes.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and high humidity to prevent canvas warp and varnish discolouration. Clean gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to remove surface dust without disturbing the paint layer or delicate gilding.
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