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Jules Chardigny
Antique Dog Painting of a Terrier by Jules Chardigny (1849-1892) Circa 1870

Circa 1870

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Antique Dog Painting of a Terrier Jules Chardigny (1849-1892) Circa 1870 Oil on wood panel 8 1/8 x 5 5/8 (13 1/4 x 10 3/4 frame) inches This is one of several examples of dogs being painted in this precise style as face-on with a mirthful expression that we've located. The examples all seemingly date to around 1870 and were painted by several artists all who rather contemporaneous of one another; Louis Léger Chardin (1833-1918), and Théodore Levigne (1848-1912). Jules Chardigny was born in London in 1842. Son and pupil of the sculptor Pierre-Joseph Chardigny, he began his career by presenting a sculpture at the Salon of 1868. At the same time, he trained in painting alongside his master, the talented Thomas Couture. Chardigny specialized in the representation of dogs, his work offers us interesting portraits. He painted a wide range of dog portraits creating a considerable output of excellent, thoughtful portraits. He died in 1892 in Paris. Bibliography : Bénézit, 1976: 669
  • Creator:
    Jules Chardigny (1842 - 1892, English)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1870
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)
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  • Condition:
    The painting is in excellent condition with only faint traces of framing rubbing on the uppermost and bottomost registers. The frame is new and sets off the painting perfectly.
  • Gallery Location:
    SANTA FE, NM
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1408212264752
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