Tama, the Japanese Dog by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. A black and white Japanese Chin dog sits alert against a soft, dappled Impressionist background of muted earth tones and lavender.

Tama, the Japanese Dog

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

1876 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An endearing Impressionist animal portrait of a Japanese Chin dog by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Nursery
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Olive green, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1876, this charming work by Pierre-Auguste Renoir captures 'Tama,' a Japanese Chin dog, with characteristic Impressionist softness. Renoir utilizes loose, rhythmic brushstrokes to render the dog’s fluffy coat and luminous eyes, set against an atmospheric, textured background that exemplifies the artist's masterful touch.