Courtyard Scene With Horse And Two Dachshunds . Signed And Dated 1870

Courtyard Scene with Horse and Two Dachshunds  
XIX century.
Belgian school.
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: With frame: 53 cm x 46 cm  
Signed on the stone "Verboeckhoven"  Dated 1870 .

In good condition.
This painting depicts a highly realistic and detailed courtyard scene. At the center of the composition is a brown horse, tethered with a rope to a railing in front of a door. The horse appears to be interacting with a cheerful dachshund, which is standing on its hind legs and pressing its nose close to the horse. The horse maintains a calm and elegant demeanor. Another dachshund is attempting to enter a house, pushing the door with its paw.
The background features a building partially covered with climbing plants, possibly grapes, and trees, creating a bucolic and intimate atmosphere. The painting showcases high quality in the depiction of the animals' fur, highlighting its gloss and softness.
Notes on the Artist:
Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven (1798-1881) was a renowned Belgian painter known for his specialization in animal subjects. Educated at the School of Fine Arts in Brussels, Verboeckhoven gained recognition for his realistic approach and ability to capture the personality and details of animals. His works are noted for their high-quality representation of fur and animal behavior. Many of his paintings are housed in prestigious museums, including the Louvre in Paris and the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels.