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."

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5 comments:

  1. Grim8:10 PM

    Charming. Diogenes might’ve liked the painting.

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  2. Anonymous10:38 PM

    I've always found dogs to be idealists, myself. Cats, though, are kinda cynical.

    - Tom

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  3. Grim9:26 AM

    Since the word literally means "doglike," Tom, that indicates a drift in our understanding.

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    1. Anonymous9:27 PM

      And our relationship with dogs, probably.

      - Tom

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