Small Contemporary Painting By Karibou - L’Attente (The Wait) - 15" x 15"

L’Attente [The Wait] is an oil on cardboard in a petite, near-square format, painted with soft, feathery strokes that give the white dog a cloudlike coat. The figure sits frontally, slightly off-center, its clear, luminous eyes and small pink-brown nose set within a fluff of white that contrasts against a ground of ochre, burnt sienna, and umber, crossed by a cool blue-gray band suggesting a distant horizon. One lifted ear, held in that unmistakably attentive pose every dog lover knows, adds an endearing touch to its gentle stance. The surface carries a delicate texture from layered scumbling and light impasto, the edges softened to a velvety blur.

The dog’s steady gaze meets the viewer with a tender patience, while the dusk-toned background bathes the scene in a calm, reflective glow. There is a delicate stillness, a quiet expectancy that feels held in place, and the painting captures that suspended moment with gentle grace. It conveys fidelity and gentle longing, an intimate moment of waiting that feels both reassuring and subtly poignant.

This tender little painting brings a soft, uplifting presence to a bedside table, reading nook, or cozy entryway. Its gentle expression and quiet expectancy make it a lovely choice for dog lovers or anyone who appreciates simple, endearing moments captured with grace.

Light wear.
Approx. overall 15" high x 15" wide x ¾" thick 
Approx. overall 38cm high x 38cm wide x 2cm thick