A Dog on a Chair
1876
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1876
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
A small white dog sits on a wooden chair, staring straight at you. The chair is simple, the dog’s fur is fluffy, and the background is plain. This painting was probably made as a quick study or a joke—dogs weren’t common subjects for serious art at the time. The artist didn’t sign it, so we don’t know who painted it or why. It feels more like a snapshot than a grand statement. If you like this kind of everyday scene, explore more works in the Rijksmuseum.
