Animal Paintings

Which is the world's most famous animal painting?

Some of the world’s most famous animal paintings that have taken the world by the storm include:

• Head of a Dog By Edouard Manet

Being one of the most beloved animals, dog portraits have been a popular theme among artists. Head of a Dog portrays a dog sitting with the utmost poise and a face of innocence. The dog is meant to signify that no matter how difficult times get, one should maintain their elegance and dignity. The dog sits patiently as if waiting to be photographed.

• Lying Cow By Vincent Van Gogh

This treasure of a painting deviates from the conventional Van Gogh masterpieces since there is a hidden simplicity behind this piece. Unlike his conventional works showcasing complex backdrops and human silhouettes, the Lying Cow portrays a seemingly ‘normal’ looking cow. Symbolized with fine brush strokes, a signature of Van Gogh, he manages to surprise us yet again with his ability to do the unexpected.

• Whistlejacket By George Stubbs

Regarded as George Stubbs’s finest horse painting, the Whistleacket is a painting of the thoroughbred racehorse. The horse is painted rising on his hind legs as if wanting to touch the sky. The canvas is made intentionally large with all focus on the detailed horse hair strokes, paying close attention to the horse’s appearance and energy.

What does animal paintings signify?

Animal paintings on canvas have been inspired by the complexity of human emotions. This symbolism connects humans with their inner souls including generating feelings of greed, fear, and strength. Such forms of artwork received major recognition during the Renaissance period. This was a time when artists painted animals to convey their personal religious narratives through abstract animal paintings.

Where can you place animal paintings in your house?

Depending upon the color scheme, the emotion evoked and the pattern showcased in the piece can help decide where to place animal paintings within your home.

1. Uplifting animal paintings that emote positivity, can be placed just about anywhere in the house. However, we would recommend placing it in the living room to help create a positive atmosphere.
2. Animal paintings emoting feelings of lust, greed, and desire should be avoided as home decor pieces.
3. Introducing dog paintings in the children’s room is a wise idea as the animal is often connected with happiness, love, and alertness.
4. Horses are considered to be a symbol of speed, energy, and triumph. Placing horse paintings in the bedroom is believed to bring financial stability into one's life.

Positive, uplifting, and empowering paintings would make for great home wall art. So take your pick from various animal paintings available on Pisarto.

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