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Portrait of Dog - Original Pencil Drawing - 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Dog is an original pencil drawing realized by an artist of the mid 20th Century. Good
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Portrait of Dog, W J Myatt & Co
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique sterling silver vesta case with enamel portrait of dog Made in Birmingham 1913 Maker: W J
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Oil Painting Portrait of Dog by Animalier Jan Van Essen
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful dog portrait by the Dutch painter Jan Essen. The painting shows a Schipperke, which is a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pine, Paint

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

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Canvas, Oil

Full length portrait of a child with his dog
Located in Paris, IDF
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

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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

19th Century Oil Portrait of Two Sisters With Their Dog
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eduard Leonardus Roelant (1842-1883, Belgium) Outstanding antique oil portrait on wooden panel of
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Mid-19th Century 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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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, C...

British Portrait of Two English Children Dog - Circle 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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Early 1800s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid 19th Century French Provincial Oil Portrait of Lady & Her Dog, framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady with her Pet Dog French School, mid 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed
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Mid-19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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

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

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Oil

Portrait of a Baby and Dog - British Victorian Genre animal art oil painting
By Henry Turner Munns
Located in London, GB
guarded by a little terrier dog. The child looks so innocent and the dog so earnest in its duties. The
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1870s Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Huge 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of Noble Lady & Dog
By Abraham van den Tempel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Noble Lady with her dog attributed to Abraham Lambertsz. van den Tempel, Dutch 1622
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Gentleman with his Dog - Possibly Abraham Tucker. Oil on Canvas
By Enoch Seeman
Located in St. Albans, GB
the case of many portraits of that time. A three quarter length portrait showing a rich upper classed
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1730s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Terrier "Hercules", 19th Century signed JL
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of Terrier "Hercules", 19th Century signed JL 19th Century English Dog portrait of
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Small Dog Painting of a Serious and Intent Greyhound Focused on What?
Located in Charleston, US
Discover the captivating elegance of Valarie Wolf’s small yet powerful dog painting, "Focused
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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arabian Horse & Dog Resting, 19th Century circle of SIR EDWIN HENRY LANDSEER
By Sir Edwin Landseer
Located in Blackwater, GB
Arabian Horse & Dog Resting, 19th Century circle of SIR EDWIN HENRY LANDSEER (1802-1873
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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

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Canvas

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

Rococo-Style Painting of a Young Girl with Her Dog in a Pastoral Setting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Painting of a Young Girl with Her Dog oil on artist paper, stuck in black paper painting: 13 x 10
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Mid-20th Century Rococo 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

Bog Dog by Keith Carter, 2014, Archival Pigment Print
By Keith Carter b.1948
Located in Denton, 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

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Archival Pigment

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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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Georgian c.1826 Graphite Drawing - Portrait of a Young Girl with Dog
Located in Corsham, GB
Acquired as a pair, this fine graphite drawing depicts a young Georgian girl petting a dog
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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Portrait of a Gentleman in Scarlet Robe Holding Flowers c.1675, Oil on canvas
Located in London, GB
that he copied so closely Vandyck's portrait of "Thomas Killigrew and his dog" that it was difficult to
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hope James Stewart (1816-1881) - 1847 Watercolour, Portrait of a Lady and Dog
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine portrait study of an elegant woman with a loyal border collie by her side. The artist
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Portrait of a Pekingese Dog Vintage English Watercolour Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Pekingese Dog English artist, late 19th century Watercolour drawing on paper stuck on
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Watercolor

Vintage English Oil Painting Portrait of a Boxer Dog 'Barron'
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Barron" Portrait of a Boxer Dog English artist, mid 20th century oil on board, framed Framed: 18 x
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Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Pekingese Dog Charming Antique English Watercolour Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Pekingese Dog English artist, late 19th century Watercolour drawing on board
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

GEORGE ROMNEY(after)19th century portrait The Hon.Reverend Anchitel Grey as a Bo
By George Romney
Located in York, GB
x 93 cm ,whilst the painting is 73 x 60cm. old label verso inscribed 'Portrait of Boy with Dog by
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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Antique English Oil Painting Portrait of Pomeranian Dog 19th Century framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Pomeranian Dog English artist, late 19th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 14.5 x
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Late 19th Century English School Animal Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

The line of beauty and grace WH 1745
By William Hogarth
Located in St. Albans, GB
A copy of the self portrait of William Hogarth with his dog, called Trump. A fantastic quality
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19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rags n Denny, 24x18", oil, framed
By Lu Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
Rags n Denny by Lu Haskew Oil 24x18" image size 32x26" framed as pictured with linen matte Portrait
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1960s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century English Victorian Portrait of Two Dogs in a Field Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of Two Dogs English artist, mid 19th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 18 x 14
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Dodo - Pekingese Dog - Scottish 1920's art dog portrait oil painting
By Samuel Fulton
Located in London, GB
This absolutely charming portrait of a Pekingese dog called Dodo is attributed to much loved
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1920s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine 1600's Italian Baroque Master Portrait of Child with Pet Dog Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Child with Pet Dog Italian School, early 1600's circle of Annibale Carracci (1560
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Early 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Dog Portrait of a Hunting Dog by Jules Chardigny (1849-1892)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
the representation of dogs, his work offers us interesting portraits. He painted a wide range of dog
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1860s Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Laid Paper

Animal portrait oil painting of Pekingese dog
By Florence Mabel Hollams
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
portrait of a Pekingese dog by Florence Mabel Hollams. The dog is most likely a red sable Pekingese and is
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20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

20th century English dog portrait of a Pekinese dog called Bumble
Located in Woodbury, CT
in 1957, this portrait of a Shih Tzu—rendered against a soft, sunlit field—reflects the artist’s deep
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1950s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Minimal Dog - Ernie, Portraits of a Studiodog
By Thorsten Brinkmann
Located in Kansas City, MO
known internationally for his unconventional photographic portraits and still lifes, featured recently
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Portrait of a Spaniel - British Edwardian art dog portrait oil painting
By Robert Morley
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous British Edwardian dog portrait oil painting is by noted animal artist Robert Morley
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1910s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Proud Victor Dog Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a dog portrait titled "The Proud Victor" showing a Terrier standing over a vanguished
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

The Proud Victor Dog Portrait
The Proud Victor Dog Portrait
H 26 in W 32 in D 2 in
Portrait of Girl Nursing her Pet Dog, 1904
By Alexander Rosell
Located in Hillsborough, NC
good-sized painting, the little girl figure is particularly charming, as she is nursing her pet dog
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Early 1900s Romantic Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique British Dog Oil Painting Portrait of Dalmatian Dog Signed & dated 1896
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Dalmatian Dog by Adrienne Lester, British 1870-1955 signed & dated 1896 oil on canvas, framed
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Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Hunting Dog Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage (20th Century) oil painting of a brown and white dog in a field as a circular focal point
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Portrait of Hunting Dog Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage (20th Century) oil painting of a brown and white dog in a field as a circular focal point
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Fine British Dog Painting Portrait of a Boxer Dog English Oil signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stuart Bolton, British b. 1943 signed oil on board, framed framed: 34 x 23 inches board : 30 x 20 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good condition For more a...
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20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Picture of Loyalty - Dog Portrait Painting on Paper
By Kellie Newsome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Columbus, Georgia (USA) based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks. Her expressive style emphasizes line structure, creating vibrant painti...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pencil

Portrait Of A Jack Russell Terrier Dog, 19th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Jack Russell Terrier, 19th Century Large 19th Century English portrait of a Jack Russell terrier
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Early 20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting - Portrait of a Chihuahua Dog - By Robert Detrixhe
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful painting, a portrait of a Chihuahua dog. The painting was made by the Belgian artist
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

1935 English oil of a terrier dog portrait, Bonzo
Located in Woodbury, CT
W.Redworth, English portrait of a terrier dog, circa 1935 Wonderful oil on canvas portrait. A
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1930s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

English mid century oil painting Portrait of Saluki dog
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful English mid century portrait of a Saluki dog. Kate Gray was a British animal portrait
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1960s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Dog Years - Brightly Colored Self Portrait of Artist as a Aqua Colored Dog
By Marcos Raya
Located in Chicago, IL
Raya Dog Years oil on canvas 17h x 17w in 43.18h x 43.18w cm MSR054 Marcos Raya brings together old
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Painting - Portrait of a Collie Dog - by Robert Detrixhe
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful painting, a portrait of Collie dog. The painting was made by the Belgian artist Robert
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Portrait of Girl with Puppy - British Victorian portrait oil painting dog art
Located in London, GB
Aberdeen. In 1861 Reid took lessons from an itinerant portrait-painter, William Niddrie, who had been a
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dog Years - Brightly Colored Self Portrait of Artist as a Yellow Colored Dog
By Marcos Raya
Located in Chicago, IL
Raya Dog Years acrylic on canvas 17h x 17w in 43.18h x 43.18w cm MSR057 Marcos Raya brings together
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Early 20th Century Oil Painting - Portrait of a Dog
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined oil painting of a dog, sitting on a table cloth. The breed is unknown, probably a fox
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pine, Paint

''Sighthound'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of a Dog, Hound
By Nichola Theakston
Located in Utrecht, NL
feelings and expressions in an animal. The gracious sighthound is a dog species used for hunting. They have
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Oil Painting - Portrait of a Dog - Pug
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique oil painting, portrait of a pug. The painting is signed and dated, 1881, but
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pine, Paint

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