Self-Portrait with My Dog
A hand-painted oil portrait “Self-Portrait with My Dog” by the Fart studio. Self-portrait with my dog — you honestly can't even tell I'm a little excited.
What the painting shows
This painting is the artist's self-portrait with his dog. A man with a blond undercut and a thick, reddish beard lounges on an ornate Baroque armchair with a carved yellow-gold frame and blue-and-turquoise striped upholstery. He wears a pale pink tank top and grey-black camouflage shorts. He is barefoot, with one leg crossed over the other and his arms spread on the armrests in a "so what?" gesture. In one hand he holds a yellow tennis ball.
On the back of the chair, right next to the man's head, stands a medium-sized brown dog that looks like a pinscher mix, with big ears and light markings on its muzzle. A bright pink heart is painted on its chest, and a small crown floats above its head. The dog is the real "princess with pink feet", which explains the file name.
The background is silvery grey, with soft clouds in the top right corner. Below the armchair the canvas stays grey and plain, giving the composition the feel of a portrait studio.
Technique and style
A vertical oil painting on canvas in a loose, semi-realistic manner, with visible thin layers of paint. The composition parodies classic portraits of rulers on thrones: the stately armchair and crown clash with everyday clothes and bare feet. The golden chair and the pink accents give the picture a pop-art touch.
At a glance
- Medium: oil paint
- Surface: canvas
- Orientation: portrait (vertical)
- Dominant colours: yellow gold, turquoise, pink, silvery grey, brown
- Subjects: self-portrait, bearded man, dog, Baroque armchair, crown, heart, portrait with a pet
Fun fact
When a dog and its owner look into each other's eyes, the level of oxytocin, the "bonding hormone", rises in both of them. Japanese researchers described this in Science in 2015. Interestingly, the effect did not appear in human-raised wolves, which suggests the mechanism developed during dog domestication.
Want a similar painting?
The Fart studio paints commissioned artwork: portraits of people and pets, landscapes and absurd scenes like this one. You can order a similar piece featuring self-portrait, bearded man, dog, starring your own pet, a loved one or your favourite place. Just describe your idea in the contact form and attach a photo.