Den tyske maler William Bottomley med sin hund 1840s

"Den tyske maler William Bottomley med sin hund" (The German Painter William Bottomley with his Dog) is a terracotta sculpture created by Danish artist J.A. Jerichau in the 1840s. The sculpture, which is housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, depicts William Bottomley, a German painter, seated with his dog. It is a small-scale work, measuring just over 13 centimeters in height. The sculpture's simple composition and realistic details are characteristic of Jerichau's style, which blended elements of Romanticism and Realism. This terracotta piece is a testament to Jerichau's mastery of sculpting and his ability to capture a moment in time with great detail.