A Dutch Hand in Animal Portraiture The year is 1891. In a studio, oil meets canvas to capture a subject named Jessie. This is the work of Anthony de Bree, a Dutch painter whose focus rests heavily on the animal kingdom. His brushwork does not seek to capture grand landscapes or human drama, but rather the specific, quiet presence of living creatures. In his 1891 oil on canvas, Jessie, he demonstrates a commitment to the textures of the…