Dogs have been the animal companion of choice for millenia. For just as long artists have been capturing their position as hunter, signifier of status or fidelity, religious image of purity and above all, loyal friend. From pampered pooches to working dogs, moping mutts to stately hounds, this delightful book brings together a selection of endearing, thoughtful and amusing images of dogs. Including a wide variety of work from artists including Edwin Henry Landseer, Sidney Nolan, Chris Killip, Giacomo Amiconi, Hamo Thornycroft, William Hogarth, Joshua Reynolds, Cedric Morris, Peter Doig and Edward Ruscha, images of compassion, bravery, loyalty and joy accompanied by short, insightful texts, track how the dog has influenced artists around the world, and shed light on our relationship with these sentient, emotional creatures. Featuring images that are sometimes traditional, sometimes contemporary, often touching and occasionally telling, this book is a joyful visual journey through the portrayal of canines in Western art, and is the perfect homage to man's best friend.

Following Tate's recent publication, Love (2019), this new selection of works showcases the most endearing, thoughtful and amusing depictions of dogs drawn from Tate's collection.

About the Author
Emilia Will is an editor at Tate and freelance author. She has worked in various private and public galleries including Whitechapel Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Royal Museums Greenwich. Interested in the intersection of fine art, popular culture, politics and folklore, she lives in London where she spends her spare time growing things.


Book Information
ISBN 9781849767392
Author Emilia Will
Format Hardback
Page Count 96
Imprint Tate Publishing
Publisher Tate Publishing