Portrait of Horace Delaroche by Paul Delaroche. A young child in a white dress with blue ribbons leans over a green cushion next to a sitting black and white spaniel, framed by deep burgundy drapes.

Portrait of Horace Delaroche

Paul Delaroche

1838 · Oil Paint

This charming 19th-century portrait captures a quiet, tender moment between a young child and their loyal spaniel.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1838 by Paul Delaroche, this exquisite oil portrait depicts the artist's son, Horace. The composition is a masterclass in texture, juxtaposing the soft fur of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel against the luminous skin of the child and the heavy, ornate folds of the burgundy drapery, creating a scene of warmth and domestic elegance.