On this day in 1901, a 19 year old young man by the name of Pablo Picasso had his first exhibition in Paris. I must confess, I haven't ever been a HUGE fan of the artist - but after reading more about him, I think I may reconsider. You see, it has been said that Picasso had a number of passions in life - including his art, his image, women AND dogs! Who knew he was a big lover of canines? He reportedly owned many different breeds and was said to always get a NEW breed because he wanted each dog to be an "individual" and he "didn't want to live with the ghosts of other dogs." Interesting. Breeds he owned included terriers, poodles, afghans, a boxer, a German Shepherd and Dachshunds - including one named Lump. Lump was featured in many of Picasso's paintings, and there is even a book about Picasso and Lump. Apparently, Picasso "borrowed" dogs from friends - and then often kept them - that's how he got Lump. If you Google "Picasso and Lump" - you can see many photos of the pair. Many of his paintings featured other dogs as well.
So Picasso had lots of breeds - but no PON or Picard. Too bad for him.
Well it's Saturday - time to get my human up and moving. No point in wasting a perfectly good day off! And all this talk of art - let's just SEE what I can create today. Besides havoc.
Have a good one!
terriers, Poodles, a
Boxer, Dachshunds, a German Shepherd, Afghan Hounds
terriers, Poodles, a
Boxer, Dachshunds, a German Shepherd, Afghan Hounds
terriers, Poodles, a
Boxer, Dachshunds, a German Shepherd, Afghan Hounds
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