Dog Painting - The European Breeds gives an historical overview of the extraordinary range of dog paintings created in Europe during the nineteenth century. While English artists dominated the field, many prominent European artists produced a wide range of paintings depicting the dog. Over ninety breeds are depicted in these paintings, from the lap dogs and hunting dogs of the aristocracy to the common shepherd's dogs who were prized for their keen working abilities. The book concentrates on the types of dogs and dog paintings which were characteristic of the countries of Europe, and the different national attitudes towards dogs and the organisation of canine societies. It also focuses on the many different European breeds. Over ninety are discussed in detail under five headings: Working and Herding; Hounds; Toys and Non-Sporting; Terriers; and Sporting Dogs. Dog Painting - The European Breeds also looks at the art worlds of the different European countries and the numerous artists who portray
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The founder of the Dog Museum in St. Louis and author of Dog Painting: 1840-1940, A Social History of the Dog in Art, Secord here returns with a sort of catalogue raisonn? eight years in the makingAand worth the wait. Focusing on the 19th century, Secord first delves into the "dog world" of the different European countriesAhounds on the hunt in France were more likely to be in front of a cart in BelgiumAshowing how their milieus affected the paintings that resulted. Next, he turns to the paintings themselves, and lingers. Many of the 580 illustrations are published here for the first time, with Secord's lively commentary and captions identifying artist, title and provenance of each painting. An appendix of biographies of dog artists will help hardcore buffs keep track, while The Dog Address Book, also available from ACC, lifts many of the best illustrations. This coffee-table book is produced with the kind of care that makes much of the dog-centered stuff out there look crass. Secord's passion for his subject translates readily, even for those not willing to follow him into dog-painting minutiae; anyone with an interest in realist painting will like this book. (Oct.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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'Many will treasure his hugely successful Dog Painting 1840-1940...Secord's knowledge of the history of dog breeds, mixed with an extraordinary eye for an outstanding painting has ensured that this book will also be a huge success' Antiques and Collectables.
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For the dog lover and lover of fine art...,
By Christine S. Smith (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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William Secord has done it again!As America's premier antique dog portrait aficionado,he has collected images of the most beautiful and best executed dog paintings ever done in Europe and published them in an almost full-color book - a "must have" for dog lovers and dog art collectors around the world! Not only are the pictures a delight to the eye, but the text is interesting and informative to the reader - including the history of each breed depicted, the names of all of the artists, the dates in which the portrait was done,the exact sizes of each painting, the countries in which they were done, and in the back of the book, a complete artists' biographies section so the person who has an old dog painting in his attic can dust it off and look up the artist's name -perhaps discover a masterpiece! William Secord, who is the founder and former director of The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, is also the author of DOG PAINTING, 1840-1940: a SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE DOG IN ART...also a must have for the avid dog lover!!
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If you have even the slightest interest in dog art - this is a MUST HAVE. Wonderful selection of artists, fabulous photographs, an incomparable educational tool - mind-expanding, virtually no way an ordinary collector could understand the range of possibilities without a tool like this. What a wonderful time the author must have had preparing this amazing book. WELL WORTH THE PRICE!
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This is a lovely book which will please the art and dog lover equally. Very informative, great coffee table book. Love it.
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