A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society

"A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society" is an 1831 oil on canvas by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, renowned for his mastery of animal painting. The artwork depicts a Newfoundland dog, which is so iconic that the breed is named Landseer E.C.T. in his honor. Reflecting the influence of Romanticism, the painting captures the noble and expressive qualities of the dog. The original was damaged in a 1928 flood while on loan to the Tate Gallery but was restored and publicly reappeared in 2009 after a 50-year absence.