A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs

by Gould, Nia

History of art / art & design styles

Published 05/06/2025 by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd (LOM Art) in the United Kingdom as part of the Illustrated History in 21 Animals series.

Hardback | 96 pages, Full colour

Join man’s best friend on a walk through art history.

From ancient Egyptian busts to 1960s screenprints, portraiture is an historic art form beloved of painters, sculptors and photographers alike. A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs offers a fun, unique guide to this fascinating genre, with 21 of the most important and recognizable masterpieces recreated with dashing dog subjects. Each reimagined artwork is accompanied by information about the original artist and portrait, as well as a bitesize, illustrated breakdown of all the key elements of the piece.

Perfect for dog lovers and art fans everywhere, A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs is illustrated by art-lover and animal enthusiast Nia Gould and makes an imaginative companion to feline favourite A History of Art in 21 Cats.