Vintage Greyhound Print by Johann Matthias Ranftl, 1853

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Greyhounds, attributed to Johann Matthias Ranftl

Celebrate an interest in greyhounds with this reproduction of a dog portrait attributed to Johann Matthias Ranftl and listed as a work from 1853. Its canine subject offers a personal choice for a study, hallway or collection of vintage animal artwork. Choose it for a connection to the breed, an appreciation of nineteenth-century portraiture or a gallery that puts animals at its centre.

About the artwork

This portrait offers a way to enjoy dogs as subjects of art rather than as entries in a breed-identification chart. It invites associations with companionship and the long tradition of animal portraiture, while leaving room for your own memories and interests. The attribution to Ranftl is retained cautiously, without assigning named dogs, an owner, a specific setting or an unverified original medium. This product is a modern reproduction for wall display, not an original 1853 painting or antique impression.

A personal gallery for dog lovers

Imagine placing the print beside a bookshelf or above a hallway console, with warm wooden furniture, softly textured accessories and favourite possessions nearby. Its greyhound subject can give the space a personal connection without requiring every furnishing to follow a pet theme. The recorded black and beige palette provides a starting point for coordinating companion artwork and smaller decorative details.

A small print can join an established arrangement, while the larger format gives the portrait a more prominent place. Build a collection around different dog breeds, compare canine portraits from different periods, or mix this work with other animal subjects for a broader gallery. It also offers a thoughtful gift idea for a greyhound enthusiast. Consider the available wall space and usual viewing distance when selecting between the three sizes.

Paper, printing and finish

This reproduction is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper. Select a print-only version if you would like to use your own frame, or choose a framed option with a black frame and white mount. Each of the three paper sizes is available in both print-only and framed versions, giving you flexibility for an individual feature or a grouped animal-art gallery.

Choose your size

• Small: 11 × 14 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Medium: 12 × 16 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Large: 18 × 24 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Framed options include a black frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.

Pair it with

Explore more individual canine portraits with Alexander Pock’s Mungo Dachshund (1932) and John Emms’s Tomboy Beagle (1906). Add Cecil Aldin’s Cocker Spaniel (1928) for a dog gallery spanning different breeds and artists.

Explore more dog artwork

Discover companion portraits in our vintage dog prints collection, and explore the canine theme in The Symbolism of the Dog in Wall Art Prints.