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| www.rijksmuseum.nl, , J.W.E. vom Rath Bequest, Amsterdam
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this artwork's page at the Rijksmuseum, when business heir Edwin vom Rath's (Dutch; 1863-1940) parents both passed away he lived in the family mansion with only his pug for company. Here's a watercolor portrait of the pug by Dutch painter Conradijn Cuneaus circa 1890-95, and I must say this pup does look like good company. Vom Rath's family had built a fortune from their sugar business; he himself remained unmarried and childless, and was a generous patron to Amsterdam's cultural scene.
This is such a cool painting, thank you for sharing! I don't think I have ever seen watercolors used quite like that, the fur is so detailed and solid looking. Also, did Cuneaus leave the canvas unpainted for the white in the dogs eyes?
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Thanks for your lovely comment! He might have left it unpainted - I think that is the easiest way to retain whites with watercolor. I agree that the fur is particularly well done.
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