Robert Whitcomb 7/31/14 Robert Whitcomb 7/31/14

In the drink in 20 years

"Summer House'' (watercolor on paper), by JAMIE WYETH, in his "Recent Paintings'' show at the Addison Galleries, Boston, through Aug. 10.

Robert Whitcomb 7/14/14 Robert Whitcomb 7/14/14

Hide and hide

"Ramps'' (enamel, gesso and watercolor on Stratmore paper), by JAMIE WYETH, at Adelson Galleries Boston.

Robert Whitcomb 7/12/14 Robert Whitcomb 7/12/14

"Swimdogs'' (oil on canvas), by JAMIE WYETH at the Adelson Galleries Boston.

Wet, happy and often smelly dogs are among the most memorable creatures of summer in the New England countryside.