Lap Dog Collection

Sadness, January 21, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Sadness, January 21, 1800

Circus Elephant / Trainer
A circus elephant and his trainer, Miss Cornak, who also has a little dog on a lead to show how versatile she is

Portrait of Bianca degli Utili Maselli with her six children. Private Collection

Great Dane & Chihuahua, the largest and smallest breeds at Crufts 10th February 1968 - which saw a record entry of 7, 017 dogs, the biggest dog show in the world, now being held at Olympia

Black pug lying in front of the front-door in the sunshine

A young pug is dozing on a wooden bench

King Charles Cavalier Portrait

London Teashop 1927
Three ladies in fashionable cloche hats, one with her dog on her lap, enjoy tea and cake at a London teashop next door to Wyndhams Theatre

Education is Everything (L'Éducation fait tout), 1775-1780. Creator: Fragonard, Jean Honoré (1732-1806)
Education is Everything (L'Education fait tout), 1775-1780. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo

Man Handing a Letter to a Woman in the Entrance Hall of a House, 1670. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Man Handing a Letter to a Woman in the Entrance Hall of a House, 1670

Cowl, Jane, Miss, with dog, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowl, Jane, Miss, with dog, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14

Au bois de Boulogne (Driving on Champs-Elysées). Creator: Edelfelt, Albert Gustaf Aristides (1854-1905)
Au bois de Boulogne (Driving on Champs-Elysees). Private Collection

Pugs. Creator: Heine, Thomas Theodor (1867-1948)
Pugs. Private Collection

Siegfried, 1921. Creator: Heine, Thomas Theodor (1867-1948)
Siegfried, 1921. Private Collection

Venus, an Organist and a Little Dog. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)
Venus, an Organist and a Little Dog. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Two Girls on a Bed Playing with their Dogs. Artist: Fragonard, Jean Honore (1732-1806)
Two Girls on a Bed Playing with their Dogs. Private Collection

Black Pug lying on the grass and eating an apple

193-0082127 Which of them is more overcome?, plate 27 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81646 193-0082127 Which of them is more overcome?, plate 27 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828)

Illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print)
STC226946 Illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Betrothal Portrait
SCG53409 Betrothal Portrait by Swedish School; Private Collection; Swedish, out of copyright

The Lovers, Basel, 1490 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
The Lovers, Basel, 1490/1500. Lovers pledging their faith to each other

Portrait of a Lady with a Lap Dog, c. 1665 (oil on canvas)
996230 Portrait of a Lady with a Lap Dog, c.1665 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 81.3x64.1 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Progress of the Toilet - The Stays Plate 1, pub. by McCleary, London
872454 Progress of the Toilet - The Stays Plate 1, pub. by McCleary, London, 1810 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Jacques Doucet, c. 1920s (b / w photo)
473772 Jacques Doucet, c.1920s (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques Doucet (1853-1929) was a French fashion designer and art collector

Lady in a Lilac Dress Promenades in the Gardens of the Palais Royal
STC94412 Lady in a Lilac Dress Promenades in the Gardens of the Palais Royal, plate 13 from Galerie des Modes et Costumes Francais

Dick, 1886 (oil on panel)
LST204494 Dick, 1886 (oil on panel) by Stewart, Julius Leblanc (1855-1919); 22.9x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: inscribed hommage de son tres devoue ; ); eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts

Archduchess Maria Christine Habsburg-Lothringen (1742-98)
XAM70725 Archduchess Maria Christine Habsburg-Lothringen (1742-98), daughter of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-80) and Emperor Francis I of Austria (1742-98), 1776 by Zoffany

The Stays, plate 1 from The Progress of the Toilet, c
CHT171315 The Stays, plate 1 from The Progress of the Toilet, c.1810 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Rendezvous at Marly, engraved by Carl Guttenberg (1743-1790)
STC64854 The Rendezvous at Marly, engraved by Carl Guttenberg (1743-1790) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Latest Portraits of Her Majesty and of Princess Victoria of Wales
KAT323407 The Latest Portraits of Her Majesty and of Princess Victoria of Wales, frontcover of The Graphic, October 27th 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, pub. 1810 (hand coloured engraving)
3051763 Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, pub. 1810 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Salon of Philippe Egalite (1747-93) Duc d Orleans (w / c on paper)
CHT164039 The Salon of Philippe Egalite (1747-93) Duc d Orleans (w/c on paper) by Carmontelle, (Louis Carrogis) (1717-1806); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Women holding a small dog, 1857 (black & white chalk on paper)
MMT384572 Women holding a small dog, 1857 (black & white chalk on paper) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 24x16 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

We gentlemen all love virtuous maidens, caricature depicting a bounder or cad
CHT181065 We gentlemen all love virtuous maidens, caricature depicting a bounder or cad admiring a pretty girl (colour engraving) by Cham (Amedee Charles Henri de Noe) (1818-79)

Interior with a group of musicians (panel)
HGM81204 Interior with a group of musicians (panel) by Sant-Acker, F. (fl.1668); 49.5x37.5 cm; Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Dutch, out of copyright

Lady Mary Josephine Drummond, Countess of Castelblanco, c. 1708 (oil on canvas)
SCP38854 Lady Mary Josephine Drummond, Countess of Castelblanco, c.1708 (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); 137x105 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Lady Maria Josefa Drummond)

Picture Alphabet, L (engraving)
6010387 Picture Alphabet, L (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Alphabet, L. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1867).); © Look and Learn

An Unfinished Portrait of Mrs Soane, Painted from a Pencil Sketch by J
1065263 An Unfinished Portrait of Mrs Soane, Painted from a Pencil Sketch by J. Flaxman and a Miniature, 1831 (oil on panel) by Jackson

Two Venetian Ladies (panel) (detail of 29237)
FTB422799 Two Venetian Ladies (panel) (detail of 29237) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: also known as The Courtesans; ); Italian, out of copyright

Two Venetian Ladies (panel)
FTB29237 Two Venetian Ladies (panel) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: also known as The Courtesans; ); Italian, out of copyright

Roses in the Garden at Petit Gennevilliers, 1886 (oil on canvas)
BRM159281 Roses in the Garden at Petit Gennevilliers, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Courtly ladies at an open-air concert (fresco)
BAL63052 Courtly ladies at an open-air concert (fresco) by Master of the Triumph of Death, (fl.1360-80) (attributed to); Camposanto, Pisa, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810
NCO191719 Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Madame Rejane, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
988979 Madame Rejane, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 50.4x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Rejane. Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931). Oil on canvas

The Modern Artisan, 1894 (color lithograph)
1067251 The Modern Artisan, 1894 (color lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 87.3x61.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: L Artisan Moderne.); gift of Leon A

Sadness (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Mrs. Jerathmael Bowers, ca. 1763. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Mrs. Jerathmael Bowers, ca. 1763

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"Lap Dog: A Captivating Journey through Time and Art" Step right up to witness the incredible bond between a circus elephant and its devoted trainer. As they perform daring tricks, their connection is undeniable. In another masterpiece, "Portrait of Bianca degli Utili Maselli with her six children, " we see a heartwarming scene of love and tenderness, where they are cherished members of the family. At Crufts on February 10th, two extremes collide as a majestic Great Dane stands tall beside an adorable Chihuahua. The largest and smallest breeds showcase their unique charm in this prestigious dog show. Basking in the warm sunshine, a black pug lies contently in front of the front-door. Its shiny coat glistens as it enjoys some peaceful moments amidst nature's embrace. A young pug finds solace on a wooden bench, dozing off peacefully. Its innocent slumber captures hearts with its irresistible cuteness. Behold the regal presence of King Charles Cavalier in an exquisite portrait that exudes elegance and grace. This lap dog embodies sophistication fit for royalty. Transporting us back to London Teashop 1927, we can almost hear the clinking teacups as patrons enjoy delightful conversations while accompanied by their loyal lap dogs at their feet. Titian's masterpiece "Venus, an Organist and a Little Dog" portrays beauty personified alongside her faithful companion. The little dog symbolizes loyalty amidst artistic brilliance. Fragonard's enchanting painting depicts two girls playing joyfully on a bed with their beloved lap dogs. Their laughter echoes through time as these furry friends bring endless happiness. Goya's thought-provoking etching "Which of them is more overcome?" challenges our perception of power dynamics between humans and animals—a reminder that even lap dogs have stories untold.