o A completely revised edition of this ACC classic, filled with new color imageso A visual feast of outstanding paintings by British and American artistso Traces the development of pure-bred dogs and the social milieu in which they became fashionableo Filled with anecdotes about animal loving patrons such as Queen VictoriaWilliam 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Antique Collectors' Club
ISBN-10
1851495762
ISBN-13
9781851495764
eBay Product ID (ePID)
69611002
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Dog Painting : a History of the Dog in Art
Number of Pages
456 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Reference, Dogs / General, Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, History / General
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Pets, Art
Author
William Secord
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Weight
0.1 Oz
Item Length
12.2 in
Item Width
9.8 in
Additional Product Features
Reviews
"a 'must' for any collection featuring animal painting, and provides a survey of the dog as depicted in art from before the birth of Christ to modern times, around the world."- Midwest Book Review, a 'must' for any collection featuring animal painting, and provides a survey of the dog as depicted in art from before the birth of Christ to modern times, around the world.- Midwest Book Review
Dewey Edition
22
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
758.3
Lc Classification Number
Nd1380
Copyright Date
2008
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