Artwork Details
| Title | Giuseppe De Nittis, Returning from the Bois De Boulogne, Lady with a dog (1878) |
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| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Size | 102 x 150 cm |
| Frame | Framed |
| Price | £7,950 |
Description
Italian artist Giuseppe De Nittis was known for his depictions of high society Parisian women.
This painting shows a fashionable lady with a large golden mastiff on a leash, she is returning from a social outing at The Bois De Boulogne, a popular park in Paris.
The women's attire, her coat, hat and gloves are detailed, a reflection of the fashion at the time and the large dog by her side is not just a pet, it is a symbol of her status.
This painting was exhibited at the 1878 World Expo in Paris.
