Small Contemporary Painting By Karibou - Regard [Gaze] - 11" x 11"

Regard (Gaze) is a petite oil on canvas composed with soft, velvety brushwork and a gently textured surface. The scene unfolds beneath a circus chapiteau, suggested by the deep blue interior drapery and the vertical poles that rise like tent supports behind the figures. At the foreground, a dark-haired girl in a rose pink top leans forward against a barrier, her chin resting in her hands. Her expression is quiet, intent, and introspective as she gazes downward toward a small dog on the opposite side of the barrier. The dog, a tawny curly coated companion, looks not at the girl but directly toward the viewer, creating a subtle tension between the two lines of sight. The barrier surrounding the girl is rendered in warm brick red tones that glow against the cool, shadowed blue of the tented background, allowing the child’s face and hands to emerge softly from the composition. The painting is housed in a simple light wood frame that complements its intimate scale and gentle palette.

The mood is tender and contemplative, as if catching the hush between thought and speech. The dog’s steady presence adds a note of companionship, and the restrained palette, gentle modeling, and still composition invite the viewer to linger in the painting’s intimate, reflective atmosphere.

This painting, with its soft colors and tender scene of a child and a small dog, would make a thoughtful gift for someone who appreciates nostalgic, heartfelt artwork. Its warm tones pair beautifully with natural wood, textured fabrics, and cottage-style décor, making it perfect for a reading nook, a child’s room, or a relaxed gallery wall where gentle, handmade pieces bring comfort and charm.

Light wear.
Approx. overall 11" high x 11" wide x 1½" thick
Approx. overall 28cm high x 28cm wide x 4cm thick