The Magical Menagerie of Norbertine Bresslern-Roth
Always moving, impenetrable, and ephemeral, animals are among the most difficult subjects for an artist to depict. Using a new style of printmaking...
Louisa Mahoney 4 October 2024
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Dachshunds in Art
Dachshunds were first bred around the 15th century in Germany. Their primary purpose was to hunt small animals, particularly badgers, and they are...
Maya M. Tola 4 October 2024
The Lady with the Dog: Meaning of Dogs in Women’s Portraits
The Lady with the Dog is a title that I borrowed from Chekhov’s short story. While Chekhov’s story revolves around an affair, in the realm of...
Joanna Kaszubowska 26 August 2024
Puppies, Doggies and Pugs in Art (For Dog Lovers Only!)
Dogs are man’s best friends. And if that man happens to be a painter or a sitter for a painting, their four-legged friends must be included in them...
Magda Michalska, Aniela Rybak-Vaganay 26 August 2024
Jeff Koons and His Balloon Dogs
What do Jeff Koons, Jay Z, Christie’s, and clowns have in common? Balloon dogs. Koons is a controversial figure in the contemporary art world,...
Zuzanna Stańska 26 August 2024
Great Artists’ Dachshund Muses
Did you know that some of the world’s most celebrated artists and performers have been dachshund owners? This extensive list of elite creatives...
Maya M. Tola 23 August 2024
How Did Dogs Look Like in the Past? Old Dog Breeds in Paintings
When we see a dog in a painting, we always try to guess which breed it is. Motivated by this curiosity we have selected some works that show...
Dévra Taboada 23 August 2024
Masterpiece Story: Dog at Rest by Gerrit Dou
Gerrit Dou’s Dog at Rest is a masterpiece of Dutch genre painting, perfect for both dog enthusiasts and art...
James W Singer 7 July 2024
Dogs in Modern Art: From Greyhounds and Dachshunds to Keith Haring’s Canine Symbolism
Dogs have been inspiring artists for centuries, capturing their beauty, movement, and character on canvas. From Amadeo de Souza Cardoso’s elegant...
Joanna Kaszubowska 1 April 2024
Secrets of Pets in Art
There’s nothing better than going to a museum and spotting a cute pet hidden in a painting. I mean, after all, one of art’s functions is...
Marta Wiktoria Bryll 26 March 2024
Thomas Gainsborough and His Dog Portraits
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) was a portrait and landscape painter. During his career, he often painted dogs accompanying his sitters. He always...
Joanna Kaszubowska 26 March 2024
Art’s Best Friend: Dogs in Paintings
No one will ever be as happy to see you coming back home as your dog. Since they are always with us, they do deserve their own place in art. And they...
Joanna Kaszubowska 13 February 2024
