Large 19th Century portrait of a Scottish Black Retriever, oil on canvas by Robert Watson. Important early depiction of the breed and descendent of the original black retrievers that would later be bred into Golden Retrievers. The black retrievers were predominately used for hunting in the Scottish Highlands due to their thick coats in wet rough conditions and retrieving abilities. Signed bottom right & framed.
Provenance: The estate of Patricia Majoribanks, London, UK
Measurements: 33" x 29" framed approx
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