 Cats in Art: Artists A - Z by Cristina Berna, Eric Thomsen – Paperback: 218 pages; Missys Clan (Nov 18, 2019) During our research in the Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla (born in Valencia 1863 - died in Cercedilla 1923) we came across a wonderful painting of his wife with a cat and a dog, Clotilde y gato y perro, from 1910.
As animal lovers the idea arose to see, how cats were portrayed in painting around the period of Sorolla. Earlier painters had struggled with getting the proportions right, especially the faces but there was a huge development of talent in Europe in the 19th century.
It proved to be a very rewarding tour of both Europe and Asia. Cats is a great subject and it is impossible to cover Cats in Art in just one short volume. It would make a great exhibition!
 The Hermitage Cats by The Hermitage Museum – Paperback: 80 pages; Unicorn Publishing Group (Oct 15, 2015) One of the largest and oldest museums in the world, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, was founded by Catherine the Great in 1764 and has been open to the public since 1852. Its collections hold more than three million items, from Egyptian and classical antiquities, jewelry and weapons, to a stunning range of Russian and European masterworks from the Renaissance to the present.
And hiding in and among those three million items, in plain sight yet all but unnoticed? Cats. This book gives humanity’s favorite four-footed friends the run of the place, reproducing dozens of images of cats from the artworks held by the Hermitage. From full-on portraits to minor, incidental images from the edges of giant canvases—which are among the most surprising and entertaining animals in the books—Hermitage Cats will set motors purring for art lovers and pet owners alike.
 Breed Apart: The Art Collections Of The American Kennel Club And The American Kennel Club Museum Of The Dog by William Secord – Hardcover: 320 pages; Antique Collectors Club; 1st edition (Dec 1, 2001) This volume is a testament to our love for the dog, in all its guises, in conformation dog shows, field and obedience trials, in the sporting field and as a pet. It is also a testament to the many artists, some of whom were virtually forgotten until recently, who chose to use their insights and artistic skills to portray the dog on canvas, paper and in porcelain and bronze. Chronicled in this monumental volume is the combined encyclopaedic collections of the American Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog.
 1000 Dog Portraits: From the People Who Love Them by Robynne Raye – Flexibound: 320 pages; Rockport Publishers (Apr 15, 2014) Best Seller 1000 Dog Portraits is a compilation of quirky, fun, fanatical illustrations, paintings, collages and drawings from designers and artists around the globe. From hounds to herding dogs, and mutts to terriers, there is a diverse range of artistic renditions from naïve and abstract to traditional portraiture
 Dog Painting: A History of the Dog in Art by William Secord – Hardcover: 456 pages; Antique Collectors Club Dist; 2nd edition (Feb 15, 2009) A visual feast of outstanding paintings by British and American artists.
 The Artful Dog: Canines from The Metropolitan Museum of Art by Metropolitan Museum of Art – Hardcover: 80 pages; Chronicle Books (Sep 14, 2006) Loyal dogs have always been by the side of great artists. In this celebration they are front and center. The Metropolitan Museum of Art now presents masterpieces of dog-centric art.
 Dog: 5000 years of the Dog in Art 0 by Tamsin Pickeral – Paperback: 288 pages; Merrell Publishers (Sep 7, 2010) 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, available for the first time in an unabridged compact edition, features works from all over the world, ranging from the earliest African rock paintings to the groundbreaking work of contemporary artists. I
 The Horse: 30,000 Years of the Horse in Art by Tamsin Pickeral – Paperback: 287 pages; Merrell (Oct 1, 2009) This illustrated history of the horse in art documents the creative journey from prehistoric cave painting to the war horses of Uccello, the thoroughbred portraits of Stubbs, the enigmatic prints of Elisabeth Frink and beyond. The book sheds particular light on man's relationship with the horse.
 The Horse: 30,000 Years of the Horse in Art by Tamsin Pickeral – Hardcover: 287 pages; Merrell Publishers; 1st edition (Oct 1, 2006) This stunningly illustrated history of the horse in art documents the creative journey from prehistoric cave paintings to the war horses of Uccello, the thoroughbred portraits of Stubbs, the enigmatic prints of Elisabeth Frink and beyond. It explores the role of the horse in Eastern imagery and as the subject of myth and legend; as a symbol of power and an ally in war; as the subject of anatomical scrutiny and the romantic embodiment of human feeling; and as the emblem of sporting pleasures and prowess.
 Metropolitan Cats by John P. O''''''''Neill – Hardcover: 112 pages; Harry N. Abrams (Apr 1982) Reader review: This long out-of print book is the best cat-art book I've ever seen. All the illustrations are from works in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, and range from Egyptian tomb frescoes to near-contemporary artists. There really aren't any duds or fillers here, and the color reproductions, for a 1981 book, are remarkably good.
 Picturing Animals in Britain by Diana Donald – Hardcover: 256 pages; Paul Mellon Centre BA; 1st edition (Jan 28, 2008) From fine art paintings by such artists as Stubbs and Landseer to zoological illustrations and popular prints, a vast array of animal images was created in Britain during the century from 1750 to 1850. This highly original book investigates the rich meanings of these visual representations as well as the ways in which animals were actually used and abused.
 The Horse: From Cave Paintings to Modern Art by Jean-Louis Gouraud, Michel Woronoff, Henri-Paul Francfort – Hardcover: 400 pages; Abbeville Press; Slp edition (Nov 16, 2010) "The horse, the noble animal par excellence" is celebrated in this painstakingly curated volume. At almost two feet high and weighing over three pounds, this is a substantial but worthwhile commitment for the reader. The editors chronicle the horse's appearance in painting and sculpture, from prehistoric times to the late 20th century. While Picasso's stirring anti-war painting "Guernica" and Seurat's "At the Circus" are two of the more famous works included, it's the photographs of ancient cave art, found in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and other places, that is most evocative, giving readers a glimpse into art and history that they likely have never seen (indeed, some of the works are difficult to view even at these sites), and connecting them to people who lived thousands of years ago.
 Impressionist Cats and Dogs: Pets in the Painting of Modern Life by James H. Rubin – Hardcover: 156 pages; Yale University Press (Nov 1, 2003) Beginning with a brief overview of the symbolic meanings of pets in ancient Egyptian, medieval, and modern art, Rubin quickly focuses on impressionist works and the symbolic and realistic roles animals played in such noteworthy paintings as Manet's rebelliously sensual Olympia and its opposite, Renoir's Madame Charpentier and Her Children, which celebrates the natural place pets played in the rise of the middle classes. Rubin also discusses pets in the paintings of Monet, Caillebotte, Seurat, Cezanne, and Courbet, whose cat in The Studio of the Painter embodies the artist's determination to retain his artistic independence. An unprecedented, revealing, and enjoyable new angle on a much examined movement. — Lauren Roberts Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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 The Hermitage Dogs by The Hermitage Museum – Paperback: 80 pages; Unicorn Publishing Group (Oct 15, 2015) One of the largest and oldest museums in the world, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, was founded by Catherine the Great in 1764 and has been open to the public since 1852. Its collections hold more than three million items, from Egyptian and classical antiquities, jewelry and weapons, to a stunning range of Russian and European masterworks from the Renaissance to the present.
And hiding in and among those three million items, in plain sight yet all but unnoticed? Dogs. This book gives humanity’s favorite four-footed friends the run of the place, reproducing dozens of images of dogs from the artworks held by the Hermitage. From full-on portraits to minor, incidental images from the edges of giant canvases—which are among the most surprising and entertaining animals in the books—Hermitage Dogs will set tails wagging for art lovers and pet owners alike.
 The Horse: A Celebration of Horses in Art by Rachel Barnes, Simon Barnes – Hardcover: 224 pages; Quercus (May 1, 2011) The fascinating history of humanity's bond with the horse is spectacularly brought to life in this beautifully illustrated volume. With superb images from the extraordinary Parthenon Frieze to the thoroughbred portraits of Stubbs; and from the enigmatic paintings of Edgar Degas to the contemporary creations of Damien Hirst, this book will delight horse and art lovers alike.
 The Dog: 5000 Years of the Dog in Art by Tamsin Pickeral – Hardcover: 287 pages; Merrell Publishers (Sep 1, 2008) 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.
 Cats in the Louvre by Frederic Vitoux, Elisbeth Foucart-Walter – Hardcover: 80 pages; Flammarion; 1st edition (Feb 12, 2008) This beautiful volume is packed with artworks from all of the Louvre’s many departments. Each painting or sculpture is shown in its entirety and in detail, focusing on the feline presence. The artworks are accompanied by a short, illuminating commentary, and introduced by a preface in which the author draws upon his personal reflections on the irresistible cat.
 Catnip: Artful Felines from The Metropolitan Museum of Art by Chronicle Books LLC Staff – Hardcover: 80 pages; Chronicle Books (Oct 13, 2005) Cats of all types provide the artistic mews for the gallery of images presented here, all perfectly paired with quips about cats from some of our most famous writers, thinkers, and humorists, among them Leonardo da Vinci, Oscar Wilde, and Gertrude Stein.
 The Cat: 3500 Years of the Cat in Art by Caroline Bugler – Hardcover: 288 pages; Merrell Publishers (Oct 18, 2011) This sumptuously illustrated book examines the relationship between cats and humans from ancient times to the present, offering fascinating insights into the prominence of the cat in art in cultures worldwide. Thematic chapters explore in detail a rich and rewarding collection of paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures.
 The Horse in Art by John Baskett – Hardcover: 192 pages; Yale University Press; 1st edition (Oct 15, 2006) Distinguished author John Baskett begins with the horse in ancient civilizations, including masterpieces from Asia, and then discusses the horse in the Middle Ages, in which the animal was bred for warfare and agriculture and is represented in such scenes as the Bayeaux Tapestry. Renaissance artists, whose interest in horses was as great as that for the human form, are then discussed, evidence of which is shown in the skillful drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. The 17th century brought beautiful examples of naturalism from such masters as Peter Paul Rubens, while George Stubbs became the premier horse painter in 18th-century England. Works by Americans George Catlin and Frederic Remington are also explored, along with exquisite miniatures of natural scenes produced by Persian and Mughal painters from varying periods.
 Dog Painting 1840-1940 by William Secord – Hardcover: 368 pages; Antique Collectors Club Dist A/C (Jan 25, 2007) This hugely successful book traces the development of pure-bred dogs and examines why they have become so popular. It is full of charming anecdotes about dog lovers such as Queen Victoria and the great American collector Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge.
 Dog Painting: The European Breeds by William Secord – Hardcover: 398 pages; Antique Collectors Club Dist A/C (Jan 25, 2007) The founder of the Dog Museum in St. Louis and author of Dog Painting: 1840-1940, A Social History of the Dog in Art, Secord here returns with a sort of catalogue raisonn? eight years in the makingAand worth the wait.
Focusing on the 19th century, Secord first delves into the "dog world" of the different European countriesAhounds on the hunt in France were more likely to be in front of a cart in BelgiumAshowing how their milieus affected the paintings that resulted. Next, he turns to the paintings themselves, and lingers.
Many of the 580 illustrations are published here for the first time, with Secord's lively commentary and captions identifying artist, title and provenance of each painting. An appendix of biographies of dog artists will help hardcore buffs keep track, while The Dog Address Book, also available from ACC, lifts many of the best illustrations. This coffee-table book is produced with the kind of care that makes much of the dog-centered stuff out there look crass. Secord's passion for his subject translates readily, even for those not willing to follow him into dog-painting minutiae; anyone with an interest in realist painting will like this book. (Oct.) — Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
 Best in Show: The Dog in Art from the Renaissance to Today by Peter Bowron, Carolyn Rose Rebbert, Robert Rosenblum, William Secord – Hardcover: 176 pages; Yale University Press (Aug 3, 2006) Dogs have been featured in works of art in various ways—from primary subjects to supporting characters to props. Best in Show is the most up-to-date, comprehensive survey of the dog as shown in painting, sculpture, works on paper, and photography from the end of the sixteenth century to today. This beautifully produced book features sixty works by such illustrious artists as Francis Bacon, Gustave Courbet, Salvador Dalí, Lucian Freud, Thomas Gainsborough, Edouard Manet, Andy Warhol, William Wegman, Andrew Wyeth, and many more. Four fascinating essays by distinguished scholars discuss the dog in the context of the art of the 16th through the 21st centuries; examine the purebred and how breeds have developed and changed over the years; and outline the results of scientific inquiry over the centuries regarding the nature of dogs. Best in Show brilliantly illuminates the captivating and intriguing history of the dog in art––offering myriad interpretations and irrefutable reasons for celebrating “the artist’s best friend.”
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