Charming 19th-Century Oil Painting of a Bernese Mountain Dog
American School | Circa 1880–1890 | Oil on Academy Board
A tender and expressive portrait of a Bernese Mountain Dog, painted in rich oils on academy board and discovered in the American South. With its gentle expression, soulful eyes, and iconic tricolor coat, the dog emerges from a soft green field of grasses—a loyal companion immortalized in a moment of quiet dignity.
Executed on an F.W. Devoe academy board (noted manufacturer active in New York in the late 19th century), the work speaks to a period when pet portraiture was cherished by families and hobbyist artists alike. While unsigned, the brushwork reveals a loving hand and devotion—likely someone who knew the subject well.
This piece carries all the charm of a bygone era: from the animal’s endearing expression to the honest, heartfelt style of American folk realism.
A soulful addition for collectors of canine art, Americana, or anyone with a fondness for our four-legged friends.
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Medium: Oil on academy board (Devoe label verso)
Condition: Some wear to corners and light surface craquelure, consistent with age
Charming 19th-Century Oil Painting of a Bernese Mountain Dog
American School | Circa 1880–1890 | Oil on Academy Board
A tender and expressive portrait of a Bernese Mountain Dog, painted in rich oils on academy board and discovered in the American South. With its gentle expression, soulful eyes, and iconic tricolor coat, the dog emerges from a soft green field of grasses—a loyal companion immortalized in a moment of quiet dignity.
Executed on an F.W. Devoe academy board (noted manufacturer active in New York in the late 19th century), the work speaks to a period when pet portraiture was cherished by families and hobbyist artists alike. While unsigned, the brushwork reveals a loving hand and devotion—likely someone who knew the subject well.
This piece carries all the charm of a bygone era: from the animal’s endearing expression to the honest, heartfelt style of American folk realism.
A soulful addition for collectors of canine art, Americana, or anyone with a fondness for our four-legged friends.
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Medium: Oil on academy board (Devoe label verso)
Condition: Some wear to corners and light surface craquelure, consistent with age