Iconic Nipper painting acquired by Huguenot Museum in Rochester

Museum staff are “absolutely delighted” to have acquired the iconic painting His Master’s Voice following a successful crowdfunding campaign.

The artwork was painted by Francis Barraud in 1898 and features the “HMV dog”, who was named Nipper.

Lara Nix, director of the Huguenot Museum in Rochester, said having the painting in the permanent collection was a “real point of pride for Rochester and for Kent”.

“Displaying Nipper here connects that Kentish heritage to one of the world’s best-loved cultural icons,” she said.