Henri and the Goldfish

Shelter Dog

1996, acrylic on canvas, 48" x 60"

It was on a trip to France, while visiting Henri Matisse's home that Ron was inspired to paint dogs on the furniture--where they belong. Using an image of a Bulldog he met in a Florida shelter, this painting was one of his first to reflect his newfound inspiration.

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