19th Century English School Miniature Dog Portrait staffordshire this piece dates to the

this piece dates to the late 19th century and was likely used as a table box

textured brushwork

symbolizing abundance and prosperity

expert hand-coloring

The ever-popular Tobacco Leaf design has been applied to these thick

19th Century English School Miniature Dog Portrait staffordshire this piece dates to theAn endearing miniature portrait depicting a black shepherd or collie type dog, hand painted in opaque gouache with expressive brushwork and thoughtful attention to the animals character. The figure is set within a simple pastoral landscape, creating an intimate composition that reflects the enduring appeal of 19th century British animal painting. While the artist remains unidentified, works of this scale were often created as cabinet pictures or