A Tricolor Basset Hound Scholar Raises His Quill With Weary Wisdom
Long black ears, white chest and tan brows frame the sorrowful face of a tricolor Basset Hound scholar. A loose black robe hangs from his shoulders, and one white-gloved paw lifts a long feather quill, as if to correct a mistake in someone's homework. The pale draperies and airy gray background make his dark outline stand out strongly, and his drooping eyes give him a look of wise, tired patience.
Basset Hounds are known for their mellow temperaments and incredible noses, which can follow a scent for miles. They are friendly and usually good with families, though they can be stubborn when a good smell is involved. Keep their ears clean and dry, watch their weight to protect their long backs, and make sure they get regular gentle exercise. A secure leash is a good idea on every walk.
The dark robe makes the Basset's face and white chest glow, and the long quill gives the portrait a nice upward line against all those droopy curves. Scholars in old paintings often look weary from long study, and few dogs can capture that expression better than a Basset. It looks as though he has been reading since sunrise and has finally reached the most interesting chapter.
If you need an opinion on any difficult matter, this scholar will consider it very slowly and carefully.
