Study of a Manchester Terrier or a Dwarf Pinscher- Jules Chardigny (1842-1892)
Jules Chardigny  (1842-1892)
Circa 1860s
Oil on panel
Signed upper left
6 x 4 1/2 (12 x 10 1/2 frame) inches
 
The similarities between Dwarf Pinschers and Manchester Terriers is too difficult to discern in this painting. Both were very popular breeds at that time and paintings of each breed are occasionally found. Regardless, it's a thoroughly charming painting with excellent details. 
 
Jules Chardigny was born in London in 1842. Son and pupil of the sculptor Pierre-Joseph Chardigny, he began his career by presenting a sculpture at the Salon of 1868. At the same time, he trained in painting alongside his master, the talented Thomas Couture. Chardigny specialized in the representation of dogs, his work offers us interesting portraits. He painted a wide range of dog portraits creating a considerable output of excellent, thoughtful portraits. He died in 1892 in Paris.
 
Bibliography: Benezit, 1976: 669