Stróż 1868

"Stróż" (Guardian) painted in 1868 by Polish artist Henryk Rodakowski is a captivating portrait of a large, black and white dog. The dog is depicted in a seated pose, looking directly at the viewer. The artist's use of detail, including the dog's fur, eyes, and tongue, creates a lifelike and expressive image. Rodakowski was a well-known Polish painter of the 19th century known for his animal portraits and landscape paintings.