We like a running dog best when it comes with a little abrasion. The brushwork here is fast and unfussy, so the dalmatian reads as movement first and animal second. Put it up and a flat wall gets a jolt of energy without gaining any clutter the soft blue-grey background keeps the whole thing calm even while the dog is flat out. It earns its place in a hallway, above a kitchen counter, or over a sideboard in a family living room. Pair it with painted panelling, linen seating, pale wood and stoneware. Don’t crowd it with busy pattern or tiny framed photos; this one needs a bit of clear wall either side to run into. As a canvas the thick brush marks sit right at home.