Small Contemporary Painting By Karibou - The Dog Who Would Not Hunt - 13½" x 15¾"

Le chien qui ne veut pas chasser [The Dog Who Would Not Hunt] is an oil on cardboard painted with a soft, impressionistic hand. The small composition centers on a brown hunting dog in profile, nestled low in a sweep of tawny grasses beneath a muted blue-grey sky, its muzzle gently resting on a low stone wall. Earthy ochres and raw sienna dominate the field, while umber and a touch of plum model the dog’s head. The brushwork is tactile and slightly impasto, with softly scumbled passages that let the support breathe through. Presented in a simple light-wood frame with a clean, beveled mat. 

Knowing the story of this hunting dog who never wished to chase, cast off by his owners and welcomed by Karibou and finding companionship with her goose, the scene reads as a gentle testament to temperament over training. The air feels late-summer warm, with golden light settling softly over the grasses as they hush the horizon. The dog rests with calm dignity. The overall impression is one of kindness and repose, a small work that lingers with the grace of a life chosen rather than imposed.

This warm, understated landscape brings a soft, rustic charm to any interior. It works beautifully in a country kitchen, a reading nook, or a hallway that could use a touch of calm, sunlit atmosphere. The piece makes a lovely gift for dog lovers, countryside dwellers, or anyone who appreciates art that captures those small, tender pauses in life.

Light wear.
Approx. overall 13½" high x 15¾" wide x ¾" thick 
Approx. overall 34cm high x 40cm wide x 2cm thick