Briton Rivière RA (14 August 1840 in London – 20 April 1920 in London) was well known for his animal paintings.
I'm a sucker for this sort of stuff so here's a thread with some of his work.
You're allowed to get wet eyes.
Requiescat (1888; Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney)
Companions in Misfortune
1883
Sympathy
1878
Tick-Tick
1881
Compulsory Education
1887
Cupboard Love
(or as I'd call it; Dogs when you open the treats cupboard).
1881
Jilted
Alternative title(s):
The Letter
1887
Old Playfellows, 1883
The welcome.
His Only Friend, 1871
Charity, 1870.
Fidelity (1869)
The Long Sleep
(This one got to me)
1868
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