A work of classic canine portraiture, capturing a moment of pure, uncomplicated joy with mid-century warmth.
A magnificent white Spitz-type dog stands proudly in a forest clearing, its mouth agape in a happy pant and its plumed tail curled high. The artist renders the thick, brilliant white coat with remarkable skill, using subtle shadows of grey and pale blue to give the fur a soft, dimensional quality. This is a portrait born of affection; the subject is presented not as a mere animal, but as a cherished companion whose lively character fills the entire canvas.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Inscription on Front: Signed and dated 'Hameau. 1951' lower right.
Condition: Framed in a period carved wood frame with a distressed white finish. The frame has light wear. The painting is in excellent condition with a clean and stable surface.
