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Art Dog
Clever Canines of the Art World
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From millennia-old cave art to world-famous internet sensations, dogs have inspired artists to strive to capture their loyal personalities and antics for as long as they've been our furry friends. This joyous collection celebrates dogs in art, spanning eras, styles, and continents, from the brushes of...
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From millennia-old cave art to world-famous internet sensations, dogs have inspired artists to strive to capture their loyal personalities and antics for as long as they've been our furry friends.
This joyous collection celebrates dogs in art, spanning eras, styles, and continents, from the brushes of masters such as Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Sargent, Gauguin, Klee, Picasso, and more.
Art Dog by Smith Street Books is a tribute to the enduring bond between humans and their canine companions, highlighting how this relationship has been immortalised in artwork throughout history.
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ISBN: 9781922754264
Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Hardback
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Weight: 250g
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