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Antique 19th Century “The Little Patient” Oil Painting of a Girl and Her Dog
Antique 19th Century “The Little Patient” Oil Painting of a Girl and Her Dog
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A little girl has cast her spaniel as her patient, a white bow tied around its head like a bandage, and she leans in to feed it a spoonful of medicine from her cup. One tender moment becomes a whole story, told with warmth and a polished, realist hand. The child’s pink dress glows out of the shadowed room, and the whole scene is painted with a tenderness that matches it, right down to the trusting look in the dog’s eyes.
About the Artist
Josef Heimerl made his name painting dogs. Born in Vienna in 1867, he built his reputation on animals above all, and his pictures of dogs and cats, often young and full of life, were his most sought-after work, which makes this scene Heimerl at his signature best. He was also a trained restorer, with real knowledge of how paintings are built and preserved. A listed artist, he painted in the warm, polished genre tradition that made Viennese pictures of the period so collectible.
Why We Love It
This is the most endearing painting we have ever included in our collection. Some paintings just make you smile, and this is one of them: a little girl and her dog, with a bow on the dog’s head; there may be no more disarming pair in all of painting. The whole scene radiates warmth, enough to stop you in a hallway and make you grin before you have even thought about it. And the frame is a showpiece in its own right, deeply carved and gilded, with pierced, openwork scrolls at the corners that give it a sculptural richness you rarely see. Together they have the presence of a real treasure. This is a piece you buy because it makes you happy every single time you pass it.
Key Features:
- Origin: Austria
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Period: Late 19th century
- Signature: Signed upper right, "Jos. Heimerl"
- Dimensions: 17 15/16″ x 15 3/4" with frame
- Condition: Excellent antique condition. Please see photos for details.
- This piece will be shipped from Los Angeles.
DELIVERY & RETURNS
DELIVERY & RETURNS
✈️ Shipping & Delivery
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Most of our paintings will be shipped straight from France unless specified otherwise. While we aim to send them your way as quickly as possible, very occasional delays may occur, as some of our beloved French partners have a certain je ne sais quoi and like to take their time preparing the paintings. You can’t rush good things in life, after all—and we’re talking about antique and vintage paintings here.
Return
We accept returns within 7 days of delivery.
We want you to be obsessed with your new painting. If it doesn’t feel right in your space, you may request a return within 7 days of delivery, as long as it’s returned in the same condition and original packaging. Return shipping is covered by the customer, and the artwork must be packed with great care; damage incurred during return transit may result in a reduced or declined refund. More details HERE
Gift cards are nonrefundable.
