{"product_id":"late-19th-century-oil-on-canvas-portrait-of-a-seated-terrier-193-4-x-15","title":"Late 19th-Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Seated Terrier - 19¾\" x 15\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis small late 19th-century oil on canvas depicts a seated terrier wearing a chain collar, posed frontally with an alert yet calm expression. The dog’s wiry coat is rendered in nuanced tones of charcoal, cream, and warm brown, with careful attention to texture and facial character. The background is painted in a rich duck-egg blue applied in loose, drapery-like brushstrokes that subtly frame the figure and enhance its presence. The artist captures the dog’s direct gaze and upright posture with naturalistic sensitivity, reflecting the late 19th-century fondness for companion animal portraiture in both country houses and urban interiors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA gentle, aged varnish softens the surface and unifies the palette. The painting is signed in the upper right corner, adding to its authenticity and charm. Unframed, the work presents in good, timeworn condition, with age-consistent craquelure, light surface wear, and minor edge losses at the corners, all in keeping with its age and history. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDisplay it on a shelf or easel, lean it on a mantel, or hang it within a gallery wall to bring warmth, character, and a quietly loyal presence to the room. It pairs beautifully with dark woods, leather, and brass in a traditional study, while also offering a soulful counterpoint to clean, contemporary lines.  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 19¾\" high x 15\" wide x ¾\" thick \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 50cm high x 38cm wide x 2cm thick\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52495245640018,"sku":"23590","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC00553_5470d66f-78fb-4fd4-ba60-3c6eb224a8c9.jpg?v=1768570813","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/late-19th-century-oil-on-canvas-portrait-of-a-seated-terrier-193-4-x-15","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}