Artwork
A Cock and a Terrior
A Cock and a Terrior is an oil painting by George Sharp. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
George Sharp’s oil painting titled A Cock and a Terrier is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Ireland. The work presents two domestic animals—a rooster and a terrier—set against a dark, muted backdrop, inviting close observation of their forms.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas places the rooster on the left and the terrier on the right, each rendered in earthy hues that emphasize their natural textures. The quiet pairing suggests a moment of stillness, allowing the viewer to contemplate the simple presence of the animals within a subdued environment.
Technique & Style
Sharp employs chiaroscuro to model the figures, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to give the birds and dog a sense of volume. The brushwork is relatively rough, especially in the depiction of feathers and fur, which enhances the tactile quality of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created by George Sharp, the painting entered the National Gallery of Ireland’s holdings, where it remains on display. Details of its acquisition and earlier ownership are not extensively documented in public records.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Sharp painted quiet domestic scenes and animal portraits in the 1800s. His oil on canvas *A Cock and a Terrier* shows a confident rooster next to a small dog, while *Creeping like Snail unwillingly to School*…
Natură statică cu porumbei (în registrul inventar: Natură moartă și un coș cu porumbei)
Woman indoors
Cottage by a Stream; Two Women in Conversation (on verso)
Seated Man by a Road
Flight into Egypt
Visions of the Hereafter: Fall of the Damned into Hell
A Connemara Girl
Ceres
Păsări domestice și doi iepuri (în registrul inventar: Păsări și iepuri de casă)
Păsări moarte cu cocoș de munte; pandant; Păsări și iepure mort
Fishermen by Moonlight
Landskap