The Gardener Gathered Pink Roses and Lost a Few Petals on the Way
A fawn French Bulldog with huge upright bat ears peeks from beneath a pink tricorn hat trimmed with gold and roses, and his gold and pink embroidered jacket matches the garden around him. He wears a sage green apron with a pocket tucked with a ball of twine and a pair of garden shears, and he holds a wicker basket spilling over with pink roses. A few loose petals drift down. Behind him are a stone balustrade, golden curls, and a sky of pale clouds.
The roses are painted in many shades of pink, from nearly white to deep rose, and the petals falling on the apron add a gentle sense of movement. Gardening scenes were a Rococo favorite, because they allowed artists to blend flowers, fashion, and a sunny, carefree mood.
French Bulldogs are small, affectionate companions with big personalities and a love of attention. Their short noses make them sensitive to heat and strenuous exercise, so keep walks gentle, offer shade and fresh water, and avoid hot days. They can also snore, snort, and drool. Their skin folds benefit from gentle cleaning. Many Frenchies are also prone to weight gain, so measured meals are a good idea, and your vet can offer advice on breathing, skin, and diet for a long, healthy life.
With such a careful gardener, every rose is sure to bloom, though a few may end up as a pillow for his afternoon nap.
