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Barbaro after the Hunt, by Rosa Bonheur, oil, 1858

Barbaro after the Hunt

Rosa Bonheur

1858

oil

canvas

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Barbaro after the Hunt is a 1858 oil by Rosa Bonheur, a Realism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Rosa Bonheur
When & what style?
1858 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features a white dog with brown spots, sitting on the ground with its head turned to the right. The dog's fur is depicted in various textures, from smooth to fluffy. A black collar with a leash is attached to a hook on the wall behind the dog. To the left of the dog, a black bucket and a brush are visible. The background is a plain wall with some writing on it. The dog's expression appears somewhat sad or tired, and it seems to be looking directly at the viewer. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Rosa Bonheur.

About the artist

Portrait of Rosa Bonheur
Artist

Rosa Bonheur

Rosa Bonheur was a French artist known best as a painter of animals (animalière).

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