A Little Friday Night Art

I Came across this piece of art I'd never heard of before, and thought it was quite interesting!

Sort of a high end "Dogs Playing Poker"!

I give you "Alexander and Diogenes" by Sir Edwin Landseer (1848):


Apparently it has to do with the Greek term for cynic- "The name "Cynic" derives from the Greek word kynikos, meaning "dog-like," a term applied to the philosophers due to their unconventional behavior and perceived resemblance to dogs."

1 comment:

Grim said...

Charming. Diogenes might’ve liked the painting.