[title not known] by British School

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Dimensions: image: 96 x 104 mm

Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: This delicate etching, “Head of a Dog,” by an unknown British School artist, has a certain charm. The detail in the dog’s fur is lovely. What can you tell me about its place in art history? Curator: Consider the rise of pet ownership and its reflection in art. Images like this weren't just portraits; they projected social status and personal sentiments. How does this intimate portrayal play into the broader visual culture of the time? Editor: So, a simple dog portrait could symbolize something much bigger about society? That's fascinating. I never thought of it that way. Curator: Exactly. It makes you consider who commissioned it and why, doesn't it? We are always looking for such documents.

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tate 11 days ago

http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/british-school-title-not-known-t11339

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