Artwork
Dogs Chasing Each Other
Dogs Chasing Each Other is an oil painting by Arthur Dove. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Dogs Chasing Each Other is a 1929 oil painting by Arthur Dove, held in the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts dogs in pursuit of one another, rendered in shades of brown and white against a gray and brown background. The scene is characterized by a sense of energy and movement.
Technique & Style
Dove employed bold brushstrokes and an abstract style to convey the dynamism of the scene. The use of thick paint, possibly impasto, adds to the work's textured quality.
Context
This work reflects Dove's ongoing exploration of abstraction, distilling natural forms into simplified patterns, a practice evident in his 1920s landscapes and collages.
Artist & collection
Artist
Arthur Garfield Dove (August 2, 1880 – November 23, 1946) was an American artist.
