Filippo Palizzi moved to France from his native Italy and gained quite a following in Paris in nineteenth century. In this work he has painstakingly painted the dogs’ hair in a lifelike manner, recreating their glossy coats. The puppy on the left boldly stares out at the viewer but stands close by its mother for reassurance.

Provenance: Founders bequest

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: Filippo Palizzi (1818-1899)
Date: 1849

Image Details
Date: 12 May 2024
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/33s
ISO: 250
Licensing: Image of a Bowes Museum asset. This image cannot be licensed.