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The careful study of their anatomy is brought to life through the appropriate lighting

Material: Oil on stretched canvas

The original frame has suffered losses on the gilding edges with dozens of 1-3"

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A beautiful balance of chiaroscuro emerges from this portrait

The Reader french art shop The careful study of their20th century oil on canvas mounted on cardboard, titled "Le Chien Lecteur" (The Reading Dog). A surprising scene, with a black dog seated behind a desk, seemingly absorbed in reading. Behind it, shelves of old books evoke the atmosphere of a private library. The inkwell and quill accentuate this scholarly, almost theatrical portrait. The dark palette, thick strokes, and bold highlights recall certain anthropomorphic paintings of the late 19th century,