Title: Nocturne for Beauregard

Artist: Sherri Ehrlich

Medium: Multimedia Collage & Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions: 24 x 36 inches

In Nocturne for Beauregard, Sherri Ehrlich orchestrates a whimsical, surreal tableau where nostalgia meets futurism. A poodle—dressed in a dramatic pink bow and conductor’s cap—takes center stage atop a vividly patterned grand piano, as if presiding over an interstellar jazz recital. To the left, a vintage astronaut pianist plays with serene focus beneath a chrome rocketship poised for launch, symbolizing both propulsion and play. To the right, a torch singer styled like a 1920s cabaret star serenades the scene, her black gloves gripping a vintage microphone, framed by halo-like ornamentation.

The entire composition is set against a vibrant tapestry of lavender and golden geometric glyphs that evoke retro-futuristic circuitry or dreamlike sheet music. A lush bouquet of artificial-looking roses explodes from a baroque black-and-white vase in the foreground, grounding the fantasy in ornamental tradition. A second, more naturalistic poodle lounges below, creating a grounding double portrait of Beauregard—perhaps the muse.

This work blends painting, collage, and graphic patterning into a lyrical homage to canine charm, musical fantasy, and the layered textures of memory. Bold, humorous, and deeply affectionate, it feels like a love song sung across dimensions.