When Less Is More: Dying Dog Edition

re: When Less Is More: Dying Dog Edition

roansmom — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 02:09:32 GMT

Whether or not Goya was profound or not is not the question with this work. I see, not a dying dog, rather a faithful dog near his Master; the Master isn't in the picture, but the dog is looking up at something or someone. I think Goya captured that inexplicable unconditional love some of us are lucky to receive from our animals. My guys look up at me with that same longing love. I really connect with this work.

re: When Less Is More: Dying Dog Edition

Maureen McGuire — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:17:58 GMT

The caption says it is from plaster transfer to canvas. That indicates to me that this is merely a detail out of a much larger composition. Use your imagination, but I don't think Goya was as profound as you seem to think.

re: When Less Is More: Dying Dog Edition

CatNa — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:06:53 GMT

This is to willwolf, :to me it looks like a dog that could be resting its head on the edge of a cliff, or a grave. Maybe the master of the dog is digging a trench and the dog is keeping it company.

We don't know the story behind the painting that Goya had in mind. Or even if he had anything in mind other than to show an idea.

He could intended to spark the very questions that this painting has caused over the years.

There is a mystery in this painting and it has captured the attention of millions over the years.

To me, even though the subject could seem grim, it's far more intriguing to me than a painting of a flower in a vase.

Nothing wrong with flowers in vases, but there are vast ideas and scopes of art and subjects for art. There are no limitations.

re: When Less Is More: Dying Dog Edition

willwoff — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:52:08 GMT

idon't care if it is goya. thats an idiotic painting. why not paint a smashed baby? in this case, less is too much.