Breed Apart: The Art Collections Of The American Kennel Club

Breed Apart: The Art Collections Of The American Kennel Club And The American Kennel Club Museum Of The Dog

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. Because of the enormity of the two collections, it was impossible to include everything - during the selection process only the very best of the collected works were chosen. The collections are particularly comprehensive, and include not only nineteenth and twentieth century paintings and bronzes, but many watercolours, original prints, silver trophies and antique dog collars, each and every artefact directly related to dogs. William Secord's authoritative text virtually te
Country USA
Brand Acc Art Books
Manufacturer Antique Collectors Club Dist
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 390 colour illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781851494002
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Acc Art Books
Manufacturer	Antique Collectors Club Dist
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	390 colour illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781851494002
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Breed Apart: The Art Collections Of The American Kennel Club And The American Kennel Club Museum Of The Dog