Portrait Of A Gentleman Hunter With His Rifle And Dog, Oil On Canvas, Louis XV Period,

A charming portrait of a gentleman hunter, painted in oil on canvas during the second half of the 18th century, during the reign of Louis XV or at the very beginning of the reign of Louis XVI.

The figure is depicted seated in a wooded landscape, dressed in an elegant green hunting coat trimmed with gold braid, matching breeches, white stockings, and a tricorn hat. He holds his long flintlock hunting rifle, while at his feet sits a small hunting dog—his faithful companion—looking up at its master. In the foreground lies a freshly caught hare, a traditional element in hunting portraits of this era.

The painting perfectly illustrates the 18th-century aristocratic taste for hunting—an activity emblematic of the nobility—in a balanced composition where the landscape serves as a backdrop for the subject.

The painter has delicately rendered the skin tones of the face, the rich fabrics of the costume, and the peaceful atmosphere of the landscape. The work possesses a beautiful antique patina and retains all the charm of French provincial portraits from this period.

The painting is presented in its antique gilded wooden frame.

A decorative work full of character, ideal for complementing a collection of antique portraits or a classic interior.

Dimensions of the painting:

40 cm high × 31 cm wide.

Dimensions with frame:

45 cm high × 37 cm wide.

A few small areas of missing paint and gilding on the frame.

A few small dents visible in the photos

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