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THE CURIOUS PUG, A CLOWN AT HEART
THE ART OF THE DOG
Pugs are eager to please you, but you must be warned they are clowns at heart.
American Kennel Club
Briton Riviere, Tick-Tick, 1881, oil on canvas, Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth, UK
British artist Briton Riviere (1840-1920) was a successful animal painter as well as illustrator. For instance, in Tick-Tick above, the artist combines realism and humor in this unforgettable portrait of a mischievous pet. Riviere also depicted historical, mythological, and fantasy themes including St. George and the Dragon.
