A Grey Spotted Hound by John Wootton. An 18th-century oil painting of a white and grey spotted hound standing in profile in a wooded landscape beside a dead partridge.

A Grey Spotted Hound

John Wootton

1738 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A classic 18th-century sporting portrait of a noble spotted hound in a tranquil wooded landscape.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1738 by John Wootton, a pioneer of English animal painting, this work features a grey spotted hound in a dignified profile. The composition combines the precision of animal portraiture with an atmospheric, soft-focus landscape, reflecting the aristocratic sporting traditions of the Georgian era.