"William S. ROSE (1810 - 1873) British - Portrait of a Dog."
Portrait of Ceasar, 1856
Oil on cardboard
Dimensions: 42.5 x 30.5 cm
With frame: 54 x 45 cm
XVIII century carved wooden frame gilded with gold leaf
Bears a handwritten inscription on the back:
Portrait of Cesar , Ashley terrier
in property of Mrs Campbell of "..... » castle
Painted by W.S Rose
September 1856
A very beautiful invoice for this charming portrait of a dog, certainly a painting commissioned by his mistress, the chatelaine Mrs Campbell to the artist.
The painter was able to render the vivacity of the pet's gaze. His coat is painted with a light touch and removed.
William S. Rose is a British painter of landscapes, portraits and genre scenes.
Works by the artist are regularly presented at auctions