Gundog With Snipe 

Carl Reichert (1836-1918) was a German artist known for his animal paintings. In "Gundog with Snipe", Reichert depicts a hunting dog, likely a German Shorthaired Pointer, holding a snipe in its mouth. The painting captures the dog's proud and stoic expression, highlighting its role in the hunt. The realistic detail of the dog's fur, the snipe's plumage, and the surrounding grassy landscape emphasizes Reichert's skill as an animal painter. The composition is simple and straightforward, focusing on the dog and its prey, evoking a sense of quiet accomplishment after a successful hunt.