Tama, the Japanese Dog by Édouard Manet. A spirited black and white Japanese Chin dog stands beside a fallen Japanese doll against a deep reddish-brown background.

Tama, the Japanese Dog

Édouard Manet

1879 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This charming 19th-century portrait by Édouard Manet captures a spirited Japanese Chin dog with expressive, painterly brushwork.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1879, this work by Édouard Manet reflects the 19th-century Parisian fascination with Japanese culture, known as Japonisme. The subject, a Japanese Chin named Tama, is rendered with Manet's characteristic confident brushstrokes and a rich, warm palette, making it a sophisticated addition to any gallery wall.

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