Doubtful Crumbs, c.1858/59 by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Canvas Print - 7579-LEH

Location: The Wallace Collection, London, United Kingdom
Original Size: 63.4 x 75.9 cm
Doubtful Crumbs, c.1858/59 | Landseer | Giclée Canvas Print
Doubtful Crumbs | Landseer, c.1858/59 | Giclée Canvas Print

Giclée Canvas Print | $63.54 USD

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"Doubtful Crumbs" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.

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Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s Doubtful Crumbs, circa 1858-59, housed in The Wallace Collection in London, is a masterclass in narrative painting. This evocative work captures a poignant moment of tension and hierarchy in the animal kingdom, set against a humble backdrop.

At the heart of the painting is a scene brimming with emotion and subtle storytelling. A large, weary St. Bernard dominates the foreground, its eyes closed in a mix of fatigue and resignation. The dog's massive frame, draped over the threshold of what seems to be a kennel, exudes an aura of gentle authority. Beside it, a gnawed bone lies as a testament to a recent meal, or perhaps a hard-fought spoil.

In stark contrast to the serene resignation of the St. Bernard, a smaller, scruffy black and tan terrier stands on the right, its body language and expression marked by a mix of caution and yearning. The terrier’s fur is rough and unkempt, its eyes wide and fixed on the bone, yet its posture is hesitant, as if weighing the risk of inciting the larger dog’s ire against the pull of hunger.

Landseer’s genius lies in his ability to infuse the scene with such rich, anthropomorphic qualities. The detail is meticulous – from the textures of the dogs’ fur to the worn cobblestones beneath them. The soft play of light and shadow adds depth and drama, drawing the viewer’s eye across the composition and inviting them to ponder the silent narrative.

Doubtful Crumbs is not merely a depiction of two dogs; it is a tableau of social commentary, a reflection on power, possession, and the uneasy peace that often lies between hunger and satisfaction. It’s a masterful example of Landseer’s ability to turn the simplest of subjects into profound, eloquent visual poetry.

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Gregory w Bruening  Verified Icon Verified Buyer
22nd February 2021 11:25pm
Been looking for a replacement print we've had for 35+ years and was washed out from the sun. Exchanged a few short exchanges of online messages to confirm some info we ordered a print. It arrived in very short order. The wrapping/packaging was superb. It was wrapped in layers of corrugated cardboard, bubble wrap, single layer cardboard. It arrived in great condition. The print is spectacular. Colors are sharp, the texture is great. And it looks even better because it doesn't have to be behind glass, the varnish the surface with a UV protective coating. It looks great! My only regret is they couldn't make it even larger! Even tho what we have is large and appropriate for our wall.
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