Soldier with Dog
1853
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1853
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Soldier with Dog is a 1853 by Hippolyte Bellangé, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a man walking with a small dog on his shoulder. He’s dressed in a worn green jacket, bright red pants, and a dark cap. His boots are scuffed, and he holds a stick in one hand. The background is a rough, hilly landscape with a few buildings in the distance. The dog looks alert, perched on his shoulder like a partner. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to show movement and texture. Check out Realism for more paintings that focus on everyday life like this one.
