What makes a painting better? Including a pug or monkey.
Art historians and scholars would say animals in paintings dating back to the Renaissance hold symbolic significance. I say the artist knew it was the only way to get young people to look at their paintings in galleries generations later.
On Fridays we feature work by current artists, many of whom have their work available on etsy.
If you appreciate a good monkey on a leash, pug on a boat or creepy staring dog -- this blog's for you.
These are animals. In art.
Lithian Ricci
“Issy e Billy”
2003
“One day, I will break free of these horse shoes and get myself some boots like those.”
The French Cuirassier
1813
Jose de Madrazo
Max ran to stop Buster, who was determined to lead the horses to water to make them drink.
George Stubbs
“John and Sophia Musters Riding at Colwick Hall”
1777
How Pegasus got his wings.
Piero di Cosimo
“Allegory”
c. 1500, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
When Buster failed at guiding the blind and sniffing for drugs, he decided to give horse whispering a go. (Happy Derby Day!)
George Stubbs (1724 -1806)
“Bay Horse and White Dog”
