1784
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
Child with a Dog is a 1784 oil by Francis Wheatley, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
The painting features a young child in a white dress sitting on the ground, accompanied by a small dog. The child has light hair and is looking directly at the viewer. The dog is white with brown spots and is lying down beside the child. In the background, there is a serene landscape with trees and a blue sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and intimate, with the child and dog appearing to be in a quiet moment together. This painting is a great example of a portrait, and if you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of artist Francis Wheatley.
Francis Wheatley RA (1747 – 28 June 1801) was an English painter who specialised in portrait painting and landscape art.
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