Oil on Canvas by C.L. Berthier – 1857 French Greyhound Painting in 22k Gilded Frame

A beautifully rendered oil on canvas , signed and dated 1857 by listed French artist C.L. Berthier , depicting a tranquil scene of greyhounds at rest in twilight . The artist’s skilled brushwork and mastery of light capture both the elegance of the hounds and the soft, atmospheric quality of dusk, a hallmark of 19th-century French realism. Set in an ornate 22k gilded frame , this work showcases Berthier’s refined ability to portray emotion through posture and environment. A rare and elegant piece for collectors of animal portraiture , French academic painting , or romantic realist works from the mid-19th century .

Dimensions: 36"H x 43.5"W Framed Place of Origin: 1857