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1st painting: 5 Children of King Charles 1; Van Dyck 2nd painting: Josephine Bowes and her dog Bernardine (Countess of Montalbo)- Painting after 1850, Dury. Josephine founded the Bowes Museum & is a heroine (in my mind anyway...) as she truly was a pioneer in art acquisition (it seems as though she were driven by some supernatural force...much like Ambroise Vollard was)..see video below... 3rd painting: John Bowes, husband of Josephine. For the love of me, I cannot determine who painted this dashing, smashing portrait of Bowes. John Bowes is regarded as one of the finest Thoroughbred breeders everrrrr. We've learned that one can have all the money in the world...yet: a) the good eye (for judging anatomy, locomotion, well-being, character, & the potential of an animal); b) snapping mind capable of reading & deciphering pedigrees all the way back to time immemorial, knowledge of damlines, & linebreeding ); & c) damned good luck (it's needed in conjunction with a supportive family, great land, flawless water, perfect fencing, endless money, great veterinarians & farriers/grooms/night-watch/attendants) & a partridge in a pear tree...these components are required when we commence to breed dogs, horses, sheep, poultry, goats &/or cattle...& cannot be procured at any price. Even with all of this, a good foal, puppy or calf etc. is neither guaranteed nor is it even likely...that gift comes from the Gods themselves. & is as elusive as hen's teeth (which are quite elusive indeed, as hens don't have teeth). Let us say: Bowes bred some absolutely smashing horses. 4th painting: The Arnolfini Wedding; artist Van Eyck 1434 5th painting: Chienne Blanche; artist Desportes 1661-1743 *This is a Porcelaine!* 6th painting: Dog with Collar; artist Christof Merck 1705 7th painting: Miss Beatrice Townsend; artist Sargent 8th painting: Scholar; artist: Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh (1610-1670) 9th painting: unknown artist 10th painting: Requiescat; artist: Briton Riviere 1888 Comments are closed.
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AuthorHowl-O! I'm Julia Jensen- devoted student of dogs & religious sampler of cheesecake, wheat beer, huehuetenango coffee & almost any chocolate out there. I indulge these fancies & more, in the remote silence of the pacific NW. *PLEASE NOTE* The videos selected for bloghism could be construed as "disturbing" to those of certain bents, sensitivities, natures, mind-sets, etc.. I have a distinct interest in relaying footage of dogs doing what they have been doing for centuries....& in some cases, I also include dog show footage just as a matter of interest. If you do not like my selections, by all means, do not view them. Archives
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