See How History's Great Artists Painted Their Dogs

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Plenty of exhibitions focus on humanity’s foundational relationships: humans and nature, humans and God, humans and each other.

But what about humans and their most loyal companions?

Opening tomorrow at London’s Wallace Collection, “Portraits of Dogs: From Gainsborough to Hockney” traces the relationship between artists and their pet canines throughout history. After years of pandemic delays, museum officials say they are now prepared and excited to share the unique collection with the world.

“The way that our relationship with dogs—that unexplainable, loving bond—transgresses into art history is fascinating, and a greater reflection of society,” Xavier Bray, the exhibition’s curator, tells BBC Culture’s Matthew Wilson.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/dog-portraits-wallace-collection-london-180981889/

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1. Luv it, man's best friend, TY.

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2. YW, appalachiablue!

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3. Cool! I'll be in London in May

And will have to check this out. Thanks for posting!

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4. I was hoping you'd see this, bif

Since you posted your superb black dog painting! How awesome is that you might get to see this exhibit! We will expect a thorough report from you if you go!