Deux Chiens Fine art Two works of academic style

Two works of academic style with a very nice finish

This charming painting represents a valley and houses below

The beige fabric lining inside the frame has aged

and has a deep assuredness

Deux Chiens Fine art Two works of academic style19th century oil painting on canvas of two dogs in the countryside. The dogs are probably working dogs, keeping track of a flock of sheep, and pausing to drink. This painting is unsigned and is a study of another painting. While an original piece of art, and painted in the 1800's, we believe it is a study of another artist's work, which was a common practice at the time. The painting is in excellent condition for its age. A varnish has protected the