Interestingly, there is a painting of the brother of this lad, also by Raeburn, with his pooch, which has a touch of fun about it due to his teasing the dog with a morsel from his picnic box. You can view that here if you wish. I did not see that painting during my visit, so I assume it is in the vaults and will appear again at some point in the exhibition rotation. Meanwhile, tell me what you think of this one.
The boy and his dog are looking at two different things? The other painting is more cute.
ReplyDeletethat is great... every kid should grow up with a pup...
ReplyDeleteI like the child's face very much.
ReplyDeleteA very appealing painting. I think the dog is stretching his (her?) neck in ecstasy from the sheer pleasure of a gentle scratch.
ReplyDeleteafter I stopped studying the shoes, I spent a lot of time trying to think just what they could be looking at. I did view the paintings on the link, and he was really gifted with children and dogs.. it's striking to me, and that might be the fact I love the dog.. my kind of dog.
ReplyDeleteLove the painting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting, love the dog!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
Calmness of the child and the watchful presence of the dog!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully expressive!
ReplyDeleteThere's something very special about boys and dogs. I think it's because boys reveal more of themselves with dogs, while girls are always openly affectionate around animals.
ReplyDeleteI adore how the boy is looking up at his puppy with such love
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia
Wonderfully done...the lighting is just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful painting
ReplyDeleteWhat a beatiful portrait.
ReplyDeleteThe painting is lovely. The dog has that same look my two get when they are getting some nice petting:)
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