The artwork “Head of a Dog” was painted in 1876 by the French Realist artist Édouard Manet in Paris. The medium of this piece is oil on canvas, measuring 27 x 21 cm, and it falls within the animal painting genre. As of the information provided, it is housed in a private collection.
In the painting, we see a close-up portrayal of a dog’s head, predominantly painted with expressive brushstrokes that capture the texture of the dog’s fur. The subject is realistically depicted with attention to the nuances of light, shadow, and color, which enhance the lifelike quality of the image. The dog’s eyes are particularly engaging, appearing bright and attentive. The overall color palette is somewhat subdued with natural tones, and the dog seems to emerge from the darker background. There’s a notable contrast between the depth and darkness of the background and the lighter, creamy hues of the dog’s coat. The artist has also included the inscription “Bob,” presumably the name of the dog, in red at the top right corner of the canvas, adding a personal touch to the work.
