Dog Painting: A History of the Dog in Art

Dog Painting: A History of the Dog in Art

o A completely revised edition of this ACC classic, filled with new color images
o A visual feast of outstanding paintings by British and American artists
o Traces the development of pure-bred dogs and the social milieu in which they became fashionable
o Filled with anecdotes about animal loving patrons such as Queen Victoria
William Secord explores the presentation of the dog, from its origins in Greek, Roman and later European art, to the remarkable paintings of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries up to modern times. In this splendid work he traces the evolution of some fifty breeds, using carefully selected illustrations by outstanding nineteenth and twentieth century artists, ranging from depictions of hounds and sporting dogs in the field to Victorian portraits of pampered pets and highly-bred favorites.
From the diminutive chihuahua to the massive St Bernard, this fascinating account of most of the popular breeds provides an original and penetrating artistic record of mankind's faithful companions. It is also an invaluable reference work about the many superb painters who specialized in dog painting, providing an essential index for art historians, dealers and galleries requiring a directory of names and examples of the exponents of this popular genre.
Country USA
Brand Acc Art Books
Manufacturer Antique Collectors Club Dist
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 555 Col
UnitCount 1
UPCs 884272494107
EANs 9781851495764
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Acc Art Books
Manufacturer	Antique Collectors Club Dist
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	555 Col
UnitCount	1
UPCs	884272494107
EANs	9781851495764
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Dog Painting: A History of the Dog in Art

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