@blantonmuseum: Dog with a Biscuit and a Chinese Cup by Giovanna Garzoni, 1640s
Giovanna Garzoni (1600-1670) was among the first women painters to specialize in still life. She was especially praised for her renderings of plants and animals and was a favorite of the Medici, who called on her to decorate their various villas. She was sought after throughout her long career and left her estate to the Accademia di San Luca in Rome on the stipulation that they build a tomb for her in their church.
Still life with a bowl of citrons, late 1640s, Los Angeles, J. Paul Getty Museum
Does anyone know who the dog was. ? Who owned the dog. He’s very cute, who gave him that biscuit? He’s a good boy for not a snaffling it. Also the cup is bigger than his head, how small is the dog? I like his smile and beady eyes. 🙂