The artwork, “The Artist’s Wife and His Setter Dog,” created by Thomas Eakins between 1884 and 1889, is rendered in oil on canvas. It is a portrait piece representative of the Realism art movement, measuring 58.42 by 76.2 centimeters. Presently, this piece is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York, US.
In the artwork, the artist’s wife is depicted seated in a serene and pensive manner, holding some papers and looking towards the viewer with a calm expression. She wears a long, elegant blue dress, exuding a sense of quiet dignity. At her feet rests the setter dog, lying peacefully on a richly textured rug. The setting appears to be an interior room, with a backdrop that suggests a domestic environment. The subdued tones and detailed rendering reflect the Realist commitment to truthful depiction, offering a glimpse into the tranquil domestic life of the artist.
