Welcome to the Jo’s Art History Podcast, a podcast which celebrates all things art historical every single day!
On today’s podcast, Jo sits down with Illustrator Nyassa HInde to discuss a topic close to her heart - PUGS!
Yip, that’s right! Today we track the development and representation of this popular little dog through three paintings by artist William Hogarth. Hogarth was a super star painter in the 1700s and was known for his love of the breed but, his inclusion of his pugs were not as innocent as they first seem.
Join Jo and Nyassa as they discuss the history of pug representation, poking fun at the wealthy and just what exactly is pugnacious?
Guest:
Nyassa Hinde. Illustrator, designer & maker
Website: www.nyassahindeillustration.com
Instagram: @nyassahindeillustration
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
Website: www.josarthistory.com
Instagram: @josarthistory
Artwork:
William Hogarth: The Strode Family, c.1738
William Hogarth: Captain Lord George Graham in his Cabin, 1745
William Hogarth: The Painter & his Pug, 1745
All images referred to on the show can be found on my website here:
www.josarthistory.com or on my Instagram page @josarthistory