520. Edward Moran (American, 1829-1901), ”Portrait of a Dog”, c. 1880; oil/canvas laid down on board, 9" x 9", signed. Moran was one of four brothers who were all well-known artists. Early in his career, he was primarily interested in marine painting, but after a visit to France in 1878, he began painting figures and animals as well as marines. Moran was a member of the National Academy of Design and the Pennsylvania American Federation of Arts. His work is in numerous public collections, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, National Museum of American Art, United States Naval Academy Museum (Annapolis), and the Chysler Museum. 3000-5000