Landseer's Dogs And Their Stories

By Henrietta Keddie

Book Overview

Landseer�������s Dogs And Their Stories by Sarah Tytler is a collection of stories about dogs that were painted by the famous British artist Sir Edwin Landseer. Landseer was known for his realistic and emotive depictions of dogs, and his paintings have become iconic representations of the breed.The book features 14 stories, each one inspired by a different Landseer painting. The stories are fictional, but they are based on real-life events and experiences that Landseer had with his own dogs.Some of the stories are heartwarming, such as the tale of a loyal Newfoundland who saves his master from drowning. Others are more humorous, like the story of a mischievous terrier who causes chaos in his owner�������s home.Throughout the book, Tytler explores the special bond between dogs and their owners, and the many ways in which dogs enrich our lives. She also provides insights into Landseer�������s life and work, and the role that dogs played in his art.Overall, Landseer�������s Dogs And Their Stories is a charming and insightful book that will appeal to dog lovers and art enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163260924
• ISBN13: 9781163260920
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"