Why You’ll Love It
Hand-painted by IGMA Artist Michael Reynolds of the United Kingdom, this miniature faithfully recreates Thomas Gainsborough's beloved eighteenth-century masterpiece Cottage Girl with Dog and Pitcher. The painting portrays a barefoot country peasant girl standing on a woodland path, gently cradling a small puppy while balancing a heavy water pitcher at her side. Behind her, a dramatic sky glows with soft pinks and blues in a peaceful rural landscape. The painting is presented within a magnificent Rococo-style carved gilt frame.
Details
Materials: Oils on canvas, carved wood frame
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 3½" tall × 2¾" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Michael Reynolds
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The framed painting only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
