11/10/2025
This is actually a favorite painting of mine. It’s at the STLMO Art Museum!!!
"Attachment", 1829 by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer is a painting that depicts the story of a loyal dog guarding the body of its master, Charles Gough, who died after a fall while hiking in the Lake District. The dog, named Foxie, stayed by her master's body for three months, fending off scavengers until the remains were discovered. The painting, inspired by Sir Walter Scott's poem "Helvellyn," is known for its dramatic use of light and shadow to convey the dog's unwavering devotion. It is an oil on canvas painting in Saint Louis Art Museum.