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Rupert Arthur Dent
A Jack Russell on best behaviour

Price:$10,441.09

$11,602.20List Price

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Rupert Arthur Dent (British, 1853-1910) A Jack Russell on best behaviour signed and dated 'RA Dent 1880' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 17 in. (50.9 x 43.2 cm.) Rupert Dent is best known for his keen observations and depictions of animals, particularly dogs. Deaf from birth and displaying precocious artistic talent by the age of eight, he was educated at the Old Trafford Institution in Manchester before training at the Royal Academy Schools. His work is distinguished by a deep sensitivity to his subjects, capturing not only their physical likeness but also their temperament and spirit. This finely observed portrait of a Jack Russell exemplifies Dent’s ability to render both the alertness and loyalty of the breed. The careful modulation of light on the terrier’s coat, the lively glint in its eye, and the poised yet expectant posture suggest a dog of intelligence, energy, and devotion. The Jack Russell originated from the now-extinct ‘white terrier’ and was developed by Reverend John ‘Jack’ Russell (b.1795) during his final year at Oxford University. Seeking a terrier for fox hunting that could be easily distinguished from the quarry, he purchased a small white-and-tan female named ‘Trump’ from a local milkman. A friend later observed, “Trump was such an animal as Russell had only seen in his dreams,” possessing exceptional courage, intelligence, and stamina—qualities that became the foundation of the breed. In Dent’s portrait, these traits are subtly reflected in the dog’s upright stance, bright expression, and strong yet compact build, a testament to the enduring legacy of Russell’s vision.

Creator:
Rupert Arthur Dent
Dimensions:
Height: 20.04 in (50.9 cm)Width: 17.01 in (43.2 cm)
More Editions Sizes:
frame 26 x 23 in. (66 x 58.3 cm.)Price: $11,602
Medium:
Canvas,Oil
Movement Style:
Realist
Period:
19th Century
Condition:
Visible craquelure, good colours - the picture has an excellent vibrant feel. Please let me know if you d like further images.
Gallery Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU806116395392

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