Derek Harrison Animal Paintings

"Hoopoe: The Crowned Messenger" is a definitive masterpiece by Elena Lukina, capturing the regal and ancient essence of one of nature’s most enigmatic archetypes. Part of the artist’...

Charles Dudley British, Late 19th – Early 20th Century The Three Graces: Portrait of Three Jack Russell Terriers, circa 1900 Oil on canvas Signed lower right Original frame A charm...

Portrait of a Spaniel France, 19th century Oil on canvas, original gold leaf frame 15 ¾ x 14 ¼ (21 x 19 ½ frame) inches Signed illegibly, lower left Above the signature reads the not...

Baby ostrich bird portrait painting combining minimal surrealism, theatrical shadow and contemporary figurative art on linen canvas. Baby Ostrich is an original acrylic painting by Sofía Cristina Jiménez from her Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner series, a body of work exploring isolation, theatrical space, humor and visual ambiguity through simplified animal figures. Combining bird portraiture, minimal surrealist painting and carefully constructed light effects, the work transforms an apparently simple scene into a subtle meditation on presence and perception. At the center of the composition, a small blue ostrich occupies the corner of an undefined architectural space. The figure appears simultaneously vulnerable and self-possessed, creating a psychological tension that gives the painting much of its character. Rather than presenting a naturalistic environment, the artist constructs a stage-like setting where space remains deliberately unstable and open to interpretation. A defining element of the work is the dramatic projected shadow extending behind the figure. The shadow exceeds the apparent scale of the ostrich and becomes an active participant in the composition, suggesting an alternative presence, a hidden narrative or an amplified emotional state. This theatrical treatment of light introduces a surreal dimension while preserving the painting’s quiet and contemplative atmosphere. Throughout the Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner series, Sofía Cristina Jiménez uses isolated figures to explore ideas of vulnerability, displacement and symbolic identity. Humor and tenderness coexist with subtle psychological tension, allowing the works to operate on multiple levels simultaneously. The exposed linen surface remains visible throughout significant areas of the composition, contributing warmth, texture and material presence. The contrast between the raw support, muted background and concentrated blue figure creates a refined visual balance that reinforces the painting’s sculptural quality. Executed in acrylic on linen canvas, the work functions equally as a contemporary bird portrait, a minimal surrealist painting and a distinctive contemporary artwork for residential and design-focused interiors. Medium: Acrylic on linen canvas Series: Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner Condition: Excellent original condition Frame: Unframed Installation: Ready to hang Authenticity: Unique original artwork This work is particularly suited for collectors interested in ostrich paintings...

French oil painting on canvas " portrait of a dog with collar " 19Th C Title: portrait of a dog with collar Dimensions canvas : 33 cm x 46 cm Dimensions frame: 49 cm x 65 cm Artist:...

Crocodile wildlife painting depicting a balloon-like reptile with a colorful crest, combining animal portraiture, humor and pop surrealist imagery on linen canvas. Sir Tori I is an ...

Balloon peacock portrait painting combining wildlife imagery, pop surrealist aesthetics and metallic inflatable surfaces on raw linen canvas. Lady Phasi II is an original acrylic pa...

"Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on a Red Cushion" Hubert Henrard (Belgium, 1816-1898) Oil on canvas, signed lower left 15 1/4 x 11 1/4 (19 1/2 x 15 1/2 frame) inches Ex. collection: B...

Double Portrait: Grand Griffon Vendéen Hunting Dogs Jules Chardigny (France, 1842-1892) circa 1870 Oil on canvas, signed 21 3/4 x 18 1/4 (29 1/8 x 25 frame) inches Though pairs of G...

Emilio Magistretti (Milan 1851 - Milan 1936) - Young Woman with a Tiger. 67 x 56 cm (without frame) - 83 x 72 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in a period carved and lacquered woode...

You learned it early. Maybe so early you don't even remember learning it. Don't move too fast. Don't speak too loud. Don't want too much, feel too openly, shine too brightly. Don't b...

Acrylic painting focusing on a partial, close-up view of an inflatable peacock figure, emphasizing gesture, construction lines, and the visibility of the raw linen support. This wor...