2,000 Years of Dogs in Art

We love our canine friends and have recreated them in various art forms over the centuries, from ancient mosaics to today's Instagram selfies.

A dog mosaic was found in ancient Pompeii.The words at the bottom,
Cave Canem, translate to “beware of the dog.”

“Still Life with Three Puppies” by Paul Gauguin, 1888.
Inspired by Japanese prints and children’s book illustrations.
Courtesy of Museum of Modern Art.

“Balloon Dog” by Jeff Koons. It stands nearly 41 feet tall.
(Photo: Librado Romero)

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