Barking Dog
(loyalty and affection)
This image was inspired by an 18th c. English slipware dish of a hunting scene with hounds and a fox. Indeed, dogs were first domesticated for their keen ability in hunting, but, they have grown to become beloved companions. With their unbreakable bond to their masters, dogs were often affectionately included in portraiture. The famous painting of the Arnolfini Marriage by Jan van Eyck in 1434, shows a dog at the feet of the wedding couple, symbolizing their love and loyalty to one another. The saw tooth line forming the border around this dog represents protective teeth, and the qualities of guardianship displayed by dogs protecting their owners and families from danger. Made from glazed red earthenware clay, the back of this limited edition piece displays the artist's signature stamp and the LQP chop mark, 1 3/8" high.
