Portrait of Dr. William Hunter's Spaniels, Gilbert Stuart, circa 1770

Title portrait of dr. William hunter's spaniels object type painting creator stuart, gilbert date c. 1770 description an oil on canvas entitled "portrait of dr. William hunter's spaniels" (c. 1770) painted in newport by gilbert stuart. The white and brown spotted spaniels are depicted full-length lying beneath a newport chippendale mahogany tea table and against a two toned green background. The larger spaniel facing left, sleeping, the smaller spaniel facing forward looking into the distance. Cultural origin american medium oil on canvas giltwood frame extent 90. 8 x 78. 1 cm (35 3/4 x 30 3/4 inches) collection hunter house source gift of robert morris phelps. Identifier psnc. 1797. Date: circa 1770.