Charming vintage Flemish school portrait of a small dog by Richard Mourmant. The painting depicts a terrier or shih tzu in a seated pose with a large bow. Oil painting on canvas. Unframed. Signed lower left R. Mourmant. Dated 1963 at the lower right. Partial label indicates the painting was exhibited in the 51st National Salon at the Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent in 1965. Painting is titled 'Hondje', meaning puppy or little dog in Dutch. In overall good vintage condition with general wear commensurate with age and use, some paint loss to the edge that will mostly likely be hidden once framed. Measures 15 3/4" x 11 7/8". The 51e Nationaal Salon voor Schone Kunsten (51st National Salon of Fine Arts) was a major art exhibition held in Ghent, Belgium, from October 2 to November 14, 1965. It was organized by the Vereniging der Gentse Kunstenaars (The Ghent Art Salons) . The exhibition took place at the Museum voor Schone Kunsten (MSK) in Ghent, a beautiful historic building housing a significant collection of European art, often mentioned in the context of the city's art scene, including famous works like the Ghent Altarpiece. The exhibition featured a wide range of Belgian artists, including Roger Van de Wouwer.