Lovely portrait of a rare dog race  "Coton de Tuléar" . The work  created in 1889 by english artist H.D.Beer . Full information about unusual  dog race you can find in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coton_de_Tulear

Inscription: incribed with the name of dog "Pussel" , signed and dated (18)89 upper right 

Technique: oil on canvas, luxuriousy original gold-plated frame.

Measurements:  unframed w 26" x h 22 1/2" (66 cm  x 57 cm), framed w 33 3/4" x h 30 1/4" (86 x 77 cm).

Condition: in  good condition, overcleaned, original canvas, minimum inpaint  by left paw and a insignificant patch on the reverse