3-044-552 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Portrait of a Seated Young Woman and Dog, 1845-1847. Additional Info: The faithful dog in this image, sleeping soundly on the patterned rug, was an unusual accessory for a woman, since dogs were typically associated with men. Nevertheless, the pet nestles against his owner's skirt, clearly feeling at ease enough to take a nap during the lengthy exposure. A cloth patterned with grape clusters and ivy, upon which the woman rests her arm, balances the triangular composition.