The Sleeping Hound

A white greyhound curls tightly into sleep, seen from above with its long legs folded beneath its body and narrow black head resting near the edge of the circle. The compact pose turns the hound’s familiar length into a soft rounded form, accompanied by a deep charcoal shadow on the rust-coloured ground.

Burnt sienna, warm ivory and charcoal create a rich, simple palette with subtle tonal texture. These colours work naturally with olive, clay, warm white and mushroom interiors, alongside oak, walnut, linen, leather and softly aged metal.

This sleeping greyhound wall art captures an intimate, recognisable pose without becoming sentimental or novelty-led. The circular body creates a strong focal point within the portrait format, while the overhead viewpoint makes it distinct from traditional dog portraits. It would suit a bedroom, living room, hallway or reading space where warm colour and a quieter animal subject feel at home.

Choose your finish

The Sleeping Hound is available as an unframed Fine-Art Print, a Framed Print in Natural or Black, or a Canvas. Each finish is offered in four portrait sizes, from 20 × 30 cm to a statement 60 × 90 cm.

Choosing a size

Choose 20 × 30 cm for a shelf, alcove, bedside wall or animal-themed gallery arrangement. The 40 × 60 cm and 50 × 75 cm sizes work well in bedrooms, hallways and reading spaces, or above compact furniture. At 60 × 90 cm, the curled silhouette and deep rust ground create a warm, graphic statement above a sofa, bed, console or sideboard.

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