The authors of several artist references agree that the quality of Colin Graeme’s paintings often depended on the amount of drink he consumed. This drink problem “probably accounts for the variations in quality and content,” writes Sally Mitchell, author of “The Dictionary of Equestrian Artists,” and who includes an illustration of one of his works in her book. William Secord, in his “Dog Painting: 1840-1940,” has two illustrations of Graeme’s dog paintings, noting that “He had a good understanding of anatomy and a painterly technique.” Fortunately, we have in this painting a work that he did on one of his good days; a very good day, indeed.; As a specialist in sporting art, I have long been drawn to the soft, romantic quality of his works. He sometimes exaggerated the eyes of his canine and equine subjects by outlining them. (Some critics feel that that exaggeration to be somewhat annoying, while others find it endearing, including his followers in his own Victorian era.); My references tell me that the artist was born either in 1855 or 1859 in Argyle, Scotland, but he thereafter mainly lived in Sheffield in the north of England, and the city museum there holds some of his works. He was taught in the studio of his father, Robert Henry Roe, and he had two brothers who also worked as professional artists. There has been some confusion about this artist’s name; for example, he is listed separately in “Sporting Artists: 1650-1950" as Colin Graeme and Colin Graeme Roe. Rumor has it that he took to leaving off his last name because of family disputes, but there is also the more prosaic reason that he simply wished to distinguish himself from all the other Roe artists.; The artist has given us here a memorable portrait with this fine depiction of a terrier. As always, one’s attention is drawn to the large and intelligent eyes of his subject. With great detail he shows the ears, muzzle and nose.; Graeme used broad brush strokes to create the dog’s fur. The way the light hits the animal makes this portrait magical. The background was done in several subtle colors to give contrast to the terrier and make it stand out. It is signed near the bottom right corner.; The painting is housed in a custom-made wood and gesso reproduction Victorian frame. The frame is of the highest quality and the gilding was hand-applied. The soft gold of the frame sets off the colors of the terrier very well.; As I have had this painting professionally cleaned and restored, it is in excellent condition and ready to hang.; It measures 13 inches wide by 15 inches high, including the frame.

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