The Artist's Dog Flèche
About this artwork
This intimate oil painting depicts the artist's hunting dog, Flèche, sitting calmly next to a chicken in a sun-dappled outdoor setting. It is executed with bold, expressive brushstrokes characteristic of the artist's early work.
Did you know?
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painted this portrait of his dog Flèche when he was only 16 years old, during a summer stay at his family's estate. The work shows his early mastery of capturing the character of animals, a skill he would later employ in his iconic portrayals of Parisian cabaret life.
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The Artist's Dog Flèche
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1881
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