Sitting Gallery

Laying Down the Law

Landseer helped popularise anthropomorphism in art and this is a copy of one of his best-known examples. Sometimes called 'Trial by Jury', the Poodle was owned by Count D'Orsay and has been identified as playing the role of Lord Brougham. Landseer's painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1840 and aquired by the 6th Duke of Devonshire, who had his own Blenheim Spaniel, Bony, inserted behind the Greyhound, as can be seen in this later copy.

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Dick Turpin

Pastel 22 x 30 ins, signed
Aldin painted this picture for a groom to give to his bride as a wedding present, the German Shepherd Dog Dick Turpin, being her pet. The dog is shown alert and full of anticipation, perhaps of life ahead. Legend has it that Aldin completed the picture in four days, during which time Dick had to have a Keeshond puppy friend along to keep him company.

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A Sikh pilgrim pauses for reflection by Amrit Sarovar

A Sikh pilgrim pauses for reflection by Amrit Sarovar, the Pool of Immortality-Giving Nectar, and the Golden Temple.
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© Amar Grover

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