Oil painting on board by Tony Robert-Fluery, "Study of a Pug", late 19th Century. Original label is in lower left corner of painting. The backside of the board contains a study of a hand holding something above a portrait.

Panel measures: 10.25" x 13.75" Tony Robert-Fleury (1837 - 1911), studied under Paul Delaroche and Léon Cogniet, then made his debut at the Salon of 1864. He rose rapidly up the academic ladder of success to become a commandeur of the Legion of Honor and spent most of his time as a professor at the Académie Julian.