Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
She probably taught the dog to raise its paw and was pleased to demonstrate this during the sitting. Her smile and contented expression suggest a little laughter.
The portrait is housed within a later frame.
Medium: Oil on canvas laid on board
Overall size: 32” x 35½” / 81cm x 90cm
Year of creation: c. 1840
Condition: Craquelure with some paint loss but the paint layer is broadly stable.
Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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19th-century French School Portrait of a Girl & Dog - Antique Oil Painting
