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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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1706125 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 398 pages

From Publishers Weekly
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.)
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Review
'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.

About the Author
William Secord is President of the William Secord Gallery in New York. He is the author of numerous articles on the dog in art as well as the author of the hugely successful 'Dog Painting 1840-1940: A Social History of the Dog in Art' and 'A Breed Apart'.