3. “ The Painter and his Pug” The Subject Matter An unconventional portrait for the XVIIIth-century England. W. Hogarth is not present in the portrait himself but only his framed image; The artist is accompanied by his dog Trump; His palette with the famous S-line completes the picture; The volumes of English writers on which the framed canvas rests adds to his connection with the literary circles.
4. The Image of the Portrayed A specific combination of ceremonial portraiture which brings monumentality and naturalism which adds to vitality .
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6. The Depiction of the Pug Adds humorous, personal element; Has a symbolic meaning; In artistic contents, represents Nature.
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9. Our Impression The “Painter and his Dog” is done in an available, convincing and sincere manner. The masterpiece is worth taking place among the world’s finest creations. The artist managed to portray himself with deep psychological insight and created a forceful and vigorous image of his personality. A colleague of his once called him “a dogged and finely little man”. The piece of painting is once seen and never forgotten!
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