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Napoleon III Oil on Canvas Child Portrait Boy with Dog French School
$10,688.89
£7,917.70
€8,900
CA$14,625.07
A$15,913.19
CHF 8,425.84
MX$191,446.58
NOK 106,989.38
SEK 97,887.79
DKK 67,825.29
About the Item
Outstanding and Unique painting depicting a small boy, with a serene face and mischievous gaze, holding a ball in one hand while with the other he strokes or holds a large dog, probably a Saint Bernard (a breed typical in scenes of protection or companionship with children). The composition establishes a balance between tenderness and protection, between the ephemeral nature of children's play and animal loyalty, attributes frequently exalted in 19th-century portraiture. The soft lighting and meticulous details of the dog's clothing and fur reveal the artist's technical skill, which is part of the bourgeois taste for intimate and personalized portraits. This is based on one of the most recognized works by French artist Paul Martin (1821–1901). This work is of extraordinary quality, as, despite the neutral background, the artist manages to generate space using a careful and precise technique.
During the 19th century in France, the child portrait acquired considerable importance, not only as a manifestation of family affection but also as a sign of status and dynastic continuity within the emerging upper and middle classes. These images sought to preserve the memory of childhood as an idealized stage, charged with moral values, purity, and domesticity. In a context where academic painting coexisted with new movements such as realism and impressionism, the portrait of children allowed for a sensitive exploration of the individual from their earliest years, helping to consolidate the image of childhood as an emotionally and socially valuable territory.
The 19th century has sometimes been called "The Century of the Portrait." From its very beginning, portraiture was associated with figures endowed with economic, social, or political power, which they wished to display and perpetuate. However, it enjoyed its golden age during the 19th century, especially during the last third, as it became a coveted form of distinction among those who could afford it. It extended to all types of techniques: painting, sculpture, medals, miniatures, watercolors, drawings, etchings, lithography, photography, and so on. Furthermore, the influence of photography and the approach of the arts toward realism led to the depiction of effigies with an ever-increasing naturalism.
Napoleon III Oil on Canvas Child Portrait Boy with Dog French School
Technical Information
Support Technique: Oil on canvas
Title of the work: “Boy with Dog”
Author: French School, after Paul Martin (1821 – 1901)
Period: 19th Century
Country of Origin: France
Good condition considering its age and use
Overall dimensions: 142 x 115 cm
Unframed dimensions: 118 x 93 cm
- Similar to:Paul Jouve (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 55.91 in (142 cm)Width: 45.28 in (115 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Valladolid, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2943346631412
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