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. 

The mood is tender and reflective, a quiet refusal in golden light. Knowing the story of a 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, the grasses hush the horizon, and 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