This masterfully dog portrait created in the first half of 19th century . Nevertheless that the painting is not signed, due to the style and motive shows all stylistic criteria of the works of famous Viennese biedermeier painter Friedrich von Amerling (1803 Vienna - 1887 Vienna). It´s known from the mongraphy by G.Probszt, many of artist´s works were not signed. For comparison with another dog portraits by F.Amerling see : G.Probszt, Vienna, 1927, No. 355,696, 699, 1280 and exhibiton catalooque "Firedrich von Amerling" by Sabine Grabner, page No.147-149 , Editon Seemann , Vienna, 2003.

Literature: Prof. H.Fuchs "Die Österreichische Maler des 19 und 20 Jahrhunderts", Vienna, 1975; G.Probszt " Friedrich von Amerling. Werkverzeichnis", Vienna, 1927; S.Grabner " Friedrich von Amerling", Seemann, exhibition in Vienna, Belvedere, 2003.

Inscription: unsigned.

Technique: oil on canvas. Luxuriousy original period gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed 12 1/4" x 15 /3" (31 x 39 cm), framed 20 1/2" x 24" (52 x 61 cm)

Condition: very good.