The artwork titled “Lost or Strayed” was rendered by Briton Riviere in the year 1905. It falls under the Realism art movement and is classified as a genre painting.
In the artwork, an outdoor, bustling city scene is depicted, capturing a moment of urban life from the early 20th century. The central focus is a forlorn dog situated in the foreground, presumably lost, gazing towards a carriage drawn by horses in the mid-ground. The carriage driver appears to be unaware of the dog’s plight, busy navigating the crowded street, where several other horse-drawn carriages and figures of pedestrians can be seen. The backdrop features an architectural representation of grand buildings rendered with minute detail, suggesting an urban European setting. The realistic representation, intricate details, and evocative atmosphere underscore the essence of the Realism movement.
