portrait of 2 dogs Grand Griffon Vendéen Hunting Dogs by Jules Chardignyportrait of 2 dogs by Jules Chardigny A fine oil painting on canvas depicting a Portrait of what i believe to be 2 Grand Griffon Venden Hunting Dogs. pairs of Grand Griffon Venden hunting dogs, as well as single portraits, were a favorite subject of Jules Chardigny, This is very well executed portrait of a very old breed of French hunting dogs. A Grand Griffon Venden is a breed of hunting dog originating in France. It was the first of the Vende

Pettus’s grandfather was a wealthy Norwich merchant

overall size being 41 x 47 cmBoth in gallery condition ready to hang

in overall good condition with only minor signs of age/use

and loved country sports and shooting

5 cm x 82 cm (37

In the late 1840s both artists were at the height of their popularity and their exhibited collaborations in the Dutch tradition created a 'great sensation' at the Royal Academy when they first appeared

The sitter is unidentified

5 inches) whilst the painting is 97 x 118 cm ( 38 x 46

1860 and died in East Orange

in original fitted cased

weight with tassel removed 0

8 August 1646 – 19 October 1723)