Small Painting on Board – Hunting Dog

Charming vintage dog painting on board from 1939, showing a hunting dog pausing in a woodland setting. Rendered in earthy tones with fine detail, the artwork reflects classic wildlife portraiture and evokes nostalgic countryside themes. Signed Kozak in the lower right corner, it is framed in its original wooden frame and glazed for protection. This painting pairs beautifully with a companion piece depicting a parrot, together forming a unique set of vintage animal art ideal for rustic or traditional interiors.

Product details:

• Overall dimensions: 14" x 10"
• Technique: Painting on board, glazed
• Origin: Poland
• Date: 1939
• Signature: Kozak, in lower right corner
• Condition: Good vintage condition with visible signs of age

Painting animals — especially wild animals and their portraits — is one of the oldest and most captivating genres in art. From prehistoric cave paintings to modern canvases, artists have long captured animals to celebrate their strength, beauty, and symbolic meaning. Animal portraits often show not just appearance, but also character — majestic lions, proud stags, or graceful birds become metaphors for freedom, nature, and the untamed forces that humans can never fully control. By painting wild animals, artists pay tribute to the natural world, inviting viewers to appreciate its beauty and fragility. Today, paintings of animals are a popular choice in decorative art — they bring energy and a touch of the wild indoors while adding elegance and a timeless atmosphere to any space.