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Nachtsneeuw Night Snow Oil Painting on Panel Portrait with Dog In Stock
By Candace Charlton
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nachtsneeuw Night Snow Oil Painting on Panel Portrait with Dog In Stock Candace Charlton Born in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Inverted Portrait with dog and Setting Sun
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics. His current body of work explores the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Self-Portrait with Dog in Front of the Easel, from: The Creators - German Art
By George Grosz
Located in London, GB
GEORGE GROSZ 1893-1959 1893 - Berlin - 1959 (German/American) Title: Self-Portrait with Dog in
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1920s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Full length portrait of a child with his dog
Located in PARIS, FR
portrait of a child with his dog Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right 36 x 28 cm 1840 Son of the
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Mid-19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Child and Dog Portrait
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous 19th Century oil on canvas portrait of a child with their dog. It is signed and dated 1872
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1870s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Cubist Portrait - Dog Abstract Portrait 3 - Limited Edition Textured
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Title: "Abstract Cubist Portrait - Dog Abstract Portrait 3" Colorful "Abstract Cubist Figurative
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2010s Cubist Portrait Paintings

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Giclée, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Ac...

Portrait Of An Architect & Dog, 16th Century
By Domenico Tintoretto
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of An Architect & Dog, 16th Century circle of TINTORETTO (1518-1594) Huge 16th Century
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16th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Oil Portrait of Two Sisters With Their Dog c.1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Oil Portrait of Two Sisters With Their Dog c.1870 Outstanding antique oil portrait on
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

19th century English School Portrait of a Gentleman, with Riding Crop & Dog
Located in York, GB
(early 19th century) English School Portrait of a Young Gentleman, with Riding Crop and Dog The
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Baroque English Portrait of boy and his dog
By (Follower of) Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in San Antonio, TX
a dog who gazes at the viewer. The portrait comes with its original frame, the frame is in need of
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Early 18th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Baroque English Portrait of boy and his dog
Baroque English Portrait of boy and his dog
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H 38.5 in W 33 in D 2.25 in
Girl with Toy Dog
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
WILLIAM CROSSBIE RSA (1915-1999) Described by the Royal Scottish Academy as “one of the finest and most singular Scottish painters of the twentieth century”, am Crosby trained at Gla...
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20th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Lady and Dog - British Victorian animal art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
Maud Porter. Painted circa 1890 it is a seated portrait of a young woman and her terrier dog. They are
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1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled (Boy with Dog)
By Evžen Sobek
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print Signed and numbered, verso 12 x 12 inches (Edition of 10) 25 x 25 inches (Edition of 10) This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Plea...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Young Aristocrat with Pet Dog
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century style, “Young aristocrat with pet dog”
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Full Length Portrait of Two English Children and Dog
By Sir William Beechey
Located in Miami, FL
This charming portrait is a statement piece for any space. The two elegantly handsome sitters are
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1810s English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique 19th Century Yorkie Terrier Dog Portrait in Carved Gilt Frame
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a great portrait of a Yorkie Terrier, signed to its lower left, 'Sister Phoebe' and
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Second Skin Nº 1 Black Dog Surrealist Portrait Miguel Vallinas
By Miguel Vallinas
Located in Madrid, ES
Second Skin is the fist serie of Miguel Vallinas' surreal images that reconsider the human form. Second Skin explores the concept of identity and personal choice with a connection wi...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Wood

Portrait of Marie Camille, Countess de Lalaing and her dog, 18th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of Marie Camille (nee de Beer), Countess de Lalaing and her dog, 18th Century - married
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Sir Barksalot - Beagle (Puppy, Dog, Portrait, Staged, Funny, 40% OFF LIST PRICE)
Located in Kansas City, MO
heartstrings. While Lord Fauntleroy is best known for his adorable puppy portraits, his portfolio extends
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Original-Lady and Her Dog-UK Awarded Artist-Expression-Portrait-Deep Box Canvas
Located in London, GB
between pets and their humans. Shizico Yi's painting about her dog serves as a testament to the unique
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gesso, Oil, Acrylic

David Bowie with Scottie Dog by Brian Duffy
By Brian Duffy
Located in Austin, US
the Five Session book. The contact sheet revealed the Scottie Dog walking in during a meeting
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Early 20th Century Oil - Boy with Ghostly Dog
Located in Corsham, GB
created an atmospheric background, emphasising the delicate and skillful translucency of the dog. Unsigned
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Boy With A Stick And Dog, Florence, Italy, 2018
Located in Hudson, NY
right to adjust this price. Animals, Children, Color, Figurative, Men, Suburban, Dog, Boy, Yellow
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Young Gentleman and Pet Dog c.1680, Antique oil on Canvas Painting
By (Circle of) Mary Beale
Located in London, GB
The portrait genre was valued particularly highly in English society. Neither landscapes nor
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woman, Dog, Bed
By Robert Stivers
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Staging Pictures: Early Polaroids focuses on Stivers' working Polaroid prints, shot with a Hasselblad Polaroid back for instant proofing of lighting and composition of his subjects. ...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

1930's Post-Impressionist Young Girl with her Pet Dog
By Hans Fieldler
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Young Girl with her Pet Dog By Hans Fieldler, German, 1933 Oil painting on board, framed Signed and
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Black Dog I by Sean Durkin, dog art, animal painting, impressionist
By Sean Durkin
Located in Deddington, GB
Original painting of Black Dog I. Sean uses very toned down colours but draws the attention to a
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Large Impressionist Signed Oil Painting - Lady with Peke Dog in Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Chicago, retiring to France during his latter years to become a full time painter. Title: Portrait of a
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Harlem (Girl with Dog in Baby Carriage) by John Albok, 1934
By John Albok
Located in Dallas, TX
Harlem (Girl with Dog in Baby Carriage) by John Albok presents a young girl in a dress pushing a
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Early 20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

CHILD WITH A DOG - German School - Oil On Canvas Italian Figurative Painting
By Nicola Del Basso
Located in Napoli, IT
Child with a dog - Nicola Del Basso Italia 1999 - Oil on canvas cm.100x80 This beautiful oil on
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Early 2000s Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

'Man With White Dog' Original Contemporary Figurative Art O/c by Duan
By Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
Artist Duan Z. Born in 1955 in Yunnan, renowned Chinese Opera Figure Painter, Educator, Playwright and Producer. Mr. Duan serves as Director of Chinese Dramatic Literature Society...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Figure With Dog - Lithograph - 1990
By Egon Schiele
Located in Roma, IT
This lithograph from the portfolio "Egon Schiele" is a reproduction of " Edith Schiele mit Hund Lord ", an original artwork realized by Egon Schiele in 1917. The portfolio, that incl...
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1990s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Figure With Dog - Lithograph - 1990
H 11.42 in W 18.12 in D 0.04 in
Ferdinand Heilbuth Lady and her Dog
By Ferdinand Heilbuth
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Gerome, Delacroix and Troyon. He has auction sales over $70,000. This is perhaps the finest portrait we
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1860s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

c. 1800's French Oil Painting on Canvas Young Girl with Pet Dog on Lap
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Girl with her Dog French School, circa 1800 period oil on canvas, unframed
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Early 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Terry O'Neill - Bardot with Dog, on set of Les Novices, 1970, Printed After
By Terry O'Neill
Located in Greenwich, CT
Brigitte Bardot on the set of ‘The Novices’ a.k.a. ‘Les Novices’, France, 1970 Lifetime Edition Gelatin Silver Print Available Sizes: 20”x24” -Co-Signed by Terry O'Neill and Brigitt...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver

A. LEONARD - Flower Girl and her Dog
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
LEONARD Agathon (1841-1923) Flower Girl and Her Dog Oil on canvas signed low left Old Frame
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Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Girl with Book, 18th Century Regency Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
portrait is an evocative example of Devis' Regency period portraiture, featuring a pleasant looking young
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18th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Early 19th Century Oil - Boy And His Dog
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine early 19th Century portrait in oil, showing a young boy in traditional smock dress and
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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Church & Steeple - Dog and Cat Large Format Polaroid
By William Wegman
Located in Miami, FL
Polacolor print that features a double portrait - a Dog and a Cat - together but separate in their own
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1990s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Polaroid

Milton Greene, "05" from The Pekingese Dog Sitting
By Milton Greene
Located in Chatsworth, CA
photograph of Marilyn Monroe is from a photoshoot which became known as "The Pekingese Dog Sitting" because
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Milton Greene, "05" from The Pekingese Dog Sitting
By Milton Greene
Located in Chatsworth, CA
photograph of Marilyn Monroe is from a photoshoot which became known as "The Pekingese Dog Sitting" because
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Biting Dog, Street Art, Pop Art, Pink Panther
By Jay-C
Located in Munich, DE
Edition 5 Pink panther with dog JAY-C – the pseudonym of this innovative young artist known for
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2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Pigment, Archival Pigment

Bog Dog by Keith Carter, 2014, Archival Pigment Print
By Keith Carter b.1948
Located in Dallas, TX
Bog Dog by Keith Carter presents a portrait of a dog looking off into the distance. This photograph
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Forgotten Secrets ( Reksio The Dog ) - Expressive Figurative Oil Painting
By Robert Bubel
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is signed on the back. Reksio The Dog is a Polish dog cartoon character from the TV
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Boy & His Dog, 19th Century by Jules BRETON (1827-1906)
By Jules Breton
Located in Blackwater, GB
French country portrait of a Boy and his Dog, oil on canvas by Jules Breton. Large 19th century portrait
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Who's in trouble this time?, People, Police man, Dog
By Sean Durkin
Located in Deddington, GB
attention to the figures of an police man facing a lady. There is also a dog and a child displayed in red
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Terry Shelbourne (1930-2020) - 1982 Oil, Mother, Children And Dog
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil portrait showing a proud mother with her two young children and their dog at their feet
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lonely Looking Wide Eyed Dog in a Car Window
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
A lonely-looking wide-eyed boxer peers out a car window in anticipation that his owner will return. On closer examination, this is not a photograph of a real Boxer but a cut out of...
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2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Early 20th Century Oil - Young Chimney Sweep And His Dog
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait of a proud looking young chimney sweep in tattered shorts, leaning against a
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Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Milton Greene, "06" from The Pekingese Dog Sitting, pigment print
By Milton Greene
Located in Chatsworth, CA
as "The Pekingese Dog Sitting" because Marilyn was accompanied by her hair stylist's dog. Marilyn was
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

19th Century European Oil Painting of an Old Man and His Dog
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century european painting of a man and his dog in a field. Signed with Crowned monogram MC or
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19th Century Barbizon School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Banya- Signed limited edition contemporary print, Black white photo, Dog Animal
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
pigment print, Portrait, Café, Complicity, France, Animal, dog, Photographic film, Analogue, Analog
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Portrait of Ann Austen, nee Grey
By Bartholomew Dandridge
Located in London, GB
and furniture, Taunton 1939, cat. nos. 11 and 13 This is a portrait of Ann Austen, nee Grey, three
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Mid-18th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Preussischer Landjuncker, Art Deco Gouache Portrait on Paper
Located in Cotignac, FR
An early 20th Century Art Deco gouache portrait of a gentleman in hunting attire with his dog, by P
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Englischer Windhund, Art Deco Gouache Portrait on Paper.
Located in Cotignac, FR
An early 20th Century Art Deco gouache portrait of a gentleman in hunting attire with his dog, by P
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph Badger
Located in Rome, IT
dog or, in the case of toddlers, holding a rattle. His portraits were created in a distinctive linear
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18th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Eminem 1999 (unframed) photo figurative contemporary red portrait
By Chris Buck
Located in New York, NY
Statement: For any serious photographer their best portraits are ultimately also self-portraits. The
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Film

Wellington, FL oil of hunter/jumper horse, girl and Shepherd dog, "Say Hello"
Located in Charleston, US
Shepherd dog and her hunter jumper horse warms your heart. David McEwen has been a professional painter
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph Badger
Located in Rome, IT
dog or, in the case of toddlers, holding a rattle. His portraits were created in a distinctive linear
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18th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Harlequin and his dog", 20th Century oil on cardbard by Ismael de la Serna
By Ismael de la Serna
Located in Madrid, ES
ISMAEL GONZÁLEZ DE LA SERNA Spanish, 1898 - 1968 HARLEQUIN AND HIS DOG Signed and dated I. de la
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1950s Symbolist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Oil

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