Edwin Landseer: Portrait of the Artist with Two Dogs

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Sir Edwin Landseer, 1803 – 1873, was a favorite of Queen Victoria and one of the greatest dog painters of all time.  This self-portrait was a gift to King Edward VII.  It is now part of Britain's Royal Collection.

Today, I am going to help my sister, Sheila Cameron, teach self-portrait painting to 12 high school girls at The Friendship Club.  I am going to share this painting to show the girls that self-portraits can include what inspires you, and they can have a sense of humor.  This one makes me smile.