Julie Scott, Greyhound Portrait, 1996, Paint, Framed

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A beautifully observed portrait of a greyhound by British artist Julie Scott, signed and dated 1996 to the lower left. … Read more A beautifully observed portrait of a greyhound by British artist Julie Scott, signed and dated 1996 to the lower left. The elegant dog is depicted in profile against a softly rendered landscape, its characteristic long muzzle, slender neck and refined features captured with sensitivity and considerable attention to expression. The greyhound's warm fawn and white coat is modelled through subtle tonal variations, while the dark, expressive eye provides an engaging focal point. Behind the animal, Scott introduces a loosely painted landscape of rolling hills in muted mauve, green, ochre and grey. The restrained background provides atmospheric depth without distracting from the principal subject, allowing the distinctive silhouette of the greyhound to dominate the composition. The artist's combination of detailed observation around the head and eye with broader, more expressive handling elsewhere gives the work an appealing balance between traditional canine portraiture and late 20th-century painterly technique. Signed Julie Scott and dated '96 to the lower left. Presented beneath glass with a cream mount, gilt inner slip and traditional wooden frame, the work has a handsome country-house character and is ready for display. A charming example of British canine and sporting art, particularly appealing to collectors of greyhound, sighthound and dog portraiture. Artist: Julie Scott Date: 1996 Period: Late 20th Century Material: Watercolour and Mixed Media on Board, Wood and Gilt Frame Measurements: Height: 51 cm (20.1 in.) Width: 43 cm (16.9 in.) Depth: approximately 3 cm (1.2 in.) Condition: Good vintage condition with minor age-related marks and wear to the artwork, mount and frame consistent with age. See less