This portrait depicts Countess Margaret Juliana Wrangel, the daughter of Carl Gustaf Wrangel, a high-ranking Swedish noble, statesman and military commander.<\/p>\n
The dog in the lower right corner of the painting\u00a0may be a\u00a0Phal\u00e8ne, a\u00a0lapdog that was popular amongst \u00a0the wealthy. Lapdogs have been kept by many societies across the world by those who have plenty of leisure time. They were kept as companion animals and are usually small enough to be held in a person’s arms or lap, and temperamentally inclined to do so. Genetic analysis has revealed that lapdogs \u00a0were among the earliest types of dogs to live with people.<\/p>\n
Dogs have\u00a0long been a feature in Western art, even appearing as faithful hunting companions on the walls of caves. Although cultural depictions of dogs have developed over time as human relations with their canines has, generally dogs have been used in art to symbolise protection, fidelity, watchfulness and love.<\/p>\n
Do you have a faithful furry friend you can enlist for this recreation?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This portrait depicts Countess Margaret Juliana Wrangel, the daughter of Carl Gustaf Wrangel, a high-ranking Swedish noble, statesman and military commander. The dog in the lower right corner of the painting\u00a0may be a\u00a0Phal\u00e8ne, a\u00a0lapdog that was popular amongst \u00a0the wealthy. Lapdogs have been kept by many societies across the world by those who have plenty … Continue reading Margaret Juliana Wrangel<\/span>