Description
Barnaby has never understood the purpose of a flowerbed. To him it is simply the softest, sunniest spot in the garden, and every afternoon he flops down among the marigolds with his ball tucked under his chin, tail thumping whenever anyone steps onto the terrace. His owner has given up replanting. The flowers, somehow, keep coming back, and so does Barnaby. Neighbours stop at the gate just to say hello to the dog asleep among the blooms.
This piece catches that lazy, golden contentment perfectly. The retriever rests on a cushion of painted blooms, his warm coat glowing against the petals, and a little porcelain ball can be set down beside him or taken away for safekeeping. It is the kind of gift that makes a dog lover laugh out loud in recognition, and it sits beautifully on a desk, a sunny windowsill or a shelf in a curio cabinet. For anyone who has ever shared a home with a retriever, it will feel like a portrait.
Up close
- Depicts a golden retriever lounging on a bed of flowers
- Warm golden coat set against colourful painted blossoms
- Comes with a removable porcelain ball
- Measures 2.75 x 2.25 x 3 inches
- Lovely on a desk, a shelf or inside a display cabinet
- Painted by hand at the Rochard workshop in Limoges, France
A warm-hearted present for anyone who shares life with a retriever, and a gentle tribute to a beloved dog who once ruled the garden.
