(Michigan/Massachusetts, 1856-1945)

A Boy and his Dog, signed lower left "John Ward Dunsmore", oil on canvas, 50 x 38-1/2 in.; period gilt wood and composition liner, 53 x 40-1/2 in.

 

large areas of abrasion and subsequent paint loss throughout background, loose canvas, hole in canvas lower center near boot, poorly repaired tear center at boys right leg, tear at dog's right side, area of re-touch boy's forehead; liner with wear and losses to decoration especially at corners