WebMar 30, 2024 · published 4 days ago. ‘Portraits of Dogs from Gainsborough to Hockney’, a new show at the Wallace Collection, London, explores how canine companions have been depicted from the 17th century until today. From the fetching to the fur-raising, and the downright regal, the show explores how artists over the ages have taken their beloved … WebApr 8, 2024 · Portraits of Dogs: From Gainsborough to Hockney explores our devotion to four-legged friends across the centuries. Through carefully selected paintings, sculptures, drawings, works of art and even taxidermy, the exhibition highlights the unique bond between humans and their canine companions. Dog portraiture developed as an artistic …
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WebFeb 28, 2024 · Dogs have been mused upon since ancient times and now they’re finally getting the recognition they deserve with a dedicated exhibition at the Wallace Collection. Portraits of Dogs will bring 50 artworks together to explore how dog portraiture developed as a genre, specifically from the 18th century onwards. Expect paintings, sculptures ... WebApr 14, 2024 · Dog portraiture is “just as radically varying, in purpose and quality, as the portrayal of humans”, said Jonathan Jones in The Guardian. It’s a “valid subject” (as well as an undeniably crowd-pleasing one) and, occasionally, the exhibition does it justice: one of the first things we see here is Leonardo da Vinci’s “superb” study ... showcase zevent
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Web1 day ago · Dog lovers will adore this “heartfelt and entertaining” show, but it holds “real value for art lovers”, too. The Wallace Collection, London W1 (020-7563 9500, wallacecollection.org). Until ... WebMar 29, 2024 · Next spring, the Wallace Collection will open Portraits of Dogs: From Gainsborough to Hockney.The exhibition explores our devotion to four-legged friends across the centuries. Through carefully selected paintings, sculptures, drawings, works of art and even taxidermy, the exhibition highlights the unique bond between humans and their … WebMar 28, 2024 · The problem is that Portraits of Dogs frames the image of the dog in a silly, facetious way, like some pretentious pet food commercial. For a moment I was fooled. The show starts with a drawing by ... showcase.ca