The Reverend Townshend's Dog
1855
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting depicts a black dog sitting on a patterned rug, facing right. The dog has long, dark fur with a white patch on its chest and brown paws. It sits in front of a red curtain, with a small, round table to its right. The table holds a decorative bowl filled with flowers. The dog appears to be looking up at the flowers or something beyond them. The room's background is a light-colored wall, and a window with a blue sky is visible behind the curtain. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist François Bocion.
