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Portrait of Dr. William Hunter's Spaniels
Object Type
painting
Creator
Stuart, Gilbert
Date
c. 1770
Description
An oil on canvas entitled "Portrait of Dr. William Hunter's Spaniels" (c. 1770) painted in Newport by Gilbert Stuart. The white and brown spotted spaniels are depicted full-length lying beneath a Newport Chippendale mahogany tea table and against a two toned green background. The larger spaniel facing left, sleeping, the smaller spaniel facing forward looking into the distance.
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
oil on canvas
giltwood frame
Extent
90.8 x 78.1 cm (35 3/4 x 30 3/4 inches)
Collection
Hunter House
Source
Gift of Robert Morris Phelps.
Identifier
PSNC.1797