A King Charles Spaniel
c. 1866
Meet the 19th-century equivalent of an Instagram pet influencer. Manet painted this King Charles Spaniel around 1866, using quick, loose brushstrokes to capture the texture of its fluffy coat against a dramatic dark background. The dog sits on a plush red cushion with a soulful expression, completely ignoring the toy ball in the corner as if to say, 'I am too dignified for games.' This portrait highlights Manet's shift toward Impressionism, focusing on immediate visual impression rather than polished, academic detail.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Musée d'Orsay, Paris
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