A Golden Retriever at the Museum — The Original Painting That Changed Everything

For the first time ever Tom Mosser is offering the oFor the first time ever, Pittsburgh artist Tom Mosser is offering the original painting of his iconic work, A Golden Retriever at the Museum—a piece widely recognized as one of the most shared works of art in internet history.

Painted in 2012, this golden retriever artwork launched what would become Tom’s internationally collected Museum Series, forever changing the trajectory of his career. The image of a golden retriever sitting in quiet awe before a monumental tennis ball struck a universal chord—blending humor, innocence, and the familiar reverence of a museum visit. What began as a personal studio experiment quickly became a global phenomenon, shared millions of times across social media, news outlets, and art platforms around the world.

More than a beloved piece of dog art, this painting helped redefine contemporary golden retriever wall art, bridging the worlds of fine art, pop culture, and storytelling. It has inspired countless prints, exhibitions, charitable fundraisers, and an entire series of dog-at-the-museum paintings collected internationally.

This original oil painting is the foundation of it all—the work that started the conversation.

Owning the original A Golden Retriever at the Museum is an opportunity to acquire a landmark piece of modern dog art history: a painting that continues to bring joy, spark conversation, and resonate deeply with dog lovers, art collectors, and golden retriever enthusiasts alike.riginal painting of his iconic “A Golden Retriever at the Museum”. The painting is said to be the most shared piece of art ever on the internet.