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Wall plaque Miss Jane Bowles and her dog, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
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Some child portraits possess a timeless grace. This charming vintage wall plaque features one of the most endearing portraits of 18th-century English childhood: Miss Jane Bowles, painted with her small dog by Sir Joshua Reynolds around . Jane was only three or four years old at the time. Seated in her light-colored dress, she hugs her small black and white spaniel with that very spontaneous tenderness characteristic of childhood. There is nothing solemn in this scene: Reynolds here abandons the majestic poses of the British aristocracy to capture an almost intimate moment – that of a little girl and her companion. The story surrounding the painting further adds to the image's charm. Jane's father, Oldfield Bowles, reportedly hesitated to entrust his daughter's portrait to Reynolds. The painter, even before beginning his work, reportedly took care to earn the child's trust by playing with her. This bond is reflected in Jane's particularly natural expression, whose gaze still seems to address the viewer directly today. The original work by Sir Joshua Reynolds ( ), one of the greatest British portraitists of the 18th century and first president of the Royal Academy, is today preserved at the Wallace Collection in London. The portrait also achieved widespread recognition through engraving and was notably disseminated at the end of the 18th century under the title *Juvenile Amusement*. It is also known by the evocative name *Love me, love my Dog*.
Created in the second half of the 20th century, our plaque reflects the taste of that era for grand old paintings reproduced as decorative objects for home interiors. The image is applied to a thick compressed wood backing, intentionally cut with an irregular and rustic contour, then covered with a glossy enameled finish that gives it depth and luminosity. The visible brown edge naturally forms its frame. On the reverse, the raw material of the panel is entirely visible, and a metal hanger allows the plaque to be hung directly on the wall. Dimensions: approximately 25 × 20 cm. Very good overall condition. There is only a slight snag on the lower part of the image, visible in the photographs, which does not affect the overall charm.
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- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Material: Bois compressé
- Material: Finition émaillée
- Colour: Brun
- Period: Seconde moitié du XXe siècle
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CategoryDecorative ObjectsConditionVery goodColorsBlack, WhiteMaterialMetalStyleVintageSeller locationSaint symphorien des bois, FranceDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 1 sale