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DOG PAINTING - A HISTORY OF THE DOG IN ART Author - Secord - Publisher - Antique Collectors Club William Secord explores the presentation of the dog, from its origins in Greek, Roman and later European art, to the remarkable paintings of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries up to modern times. In this splendid, 400 page work he traces the evolution of some fifty breeds, using carefully selected illustrations by outstanding nineteenth and twentieth century artists, ranging from depictions of hounds and sporting dogs in the field to Victorian portraits of pampered pets. It is also an invaluable reference work about the many superb painters who specialised in dog painting. · A visual feast of outstanding paintings by British, European and American artists · Traces the development of pure-bred dogs and the social setting in which they became fashionable · Filled with anecdotes about animal loving patrons such as Queen Victoria Price: £45.45 Quantity:

PORTRAITS OF DOG BREEDS Artists - Joanna & Leslaw Kost This superb 62 page book contains a selection of the amazing artistic works of Polish canine enthusiasts, Joanna and Leslaw Kost who are graduates of Warsaw Fine Arts Academy. Their stunningly detailed pencil drawings are an absolute treat to behold and will delight all dog lovers everywhere. Beautifully presented in a hard cover and printed on top quality paper, this collection of canine portraits is quite simply a masterpiece and will make a gift to be treasured for years to come. Please note that the illustration is an example of the high standard of these canine studies and not a picture of the book cover. Price: £18.50 Quantity:

THE DOG 5000 YEARS OF THE DOG IN ART Author - Tasmin Pickerall - Publisher - Merrell Publishers Ltd For more than 5000 years, artists have created an extraordinary array of captivating images of the dog the animal that has enjoyed the closest and most intriguing relationship with man. This beautiful book is lavishly illustrated with works from all over the world, ranging from the earliest African rock paintings to the groundbreaking work of contemporary artists. It explores the various roles the dog has played in both art and society, including its depiction as a symbol of fidelity and romantic love; as a prized possession, vaunting its owner's power and wealth; as a treasured and loyal pet; as a mythological being, mysteriously travelling between the lands of the living and the dead; as a religious image of purity, or dissolution; and as an indispensable working and hunting companion. A vividly written text is accompanied by glorious images, featuring many different breeds, that capture the soulful, beguiling and dynamic character of man s best friend in its diverse incarnations, from protector to predator, dark force to deity. Price: £34.45 Quantity:

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Welcome to the Our Dogs and Our Cats online shop. 1 Lund Street, Trafford Park, Manchester, M16 9EJ, United Kingdom. Tel: (0044) 0844 504 9008 E-Mail: fiona@ourdogs.co.uk