| Title: |
Pekingnese (Japanese Chin or Japanese Spaniel) Dog with Puppies |
| Artist: |
Carl Albert Joseph Gaber (Stuttgart, 1866 - c. 1930) |
| Date: |
1920 |
| Medium: |
Original Colour Etching & Drypoint |
| Publisher: |
Wohlgemuth & Lissner, Berlin |
| Note: |
Carl Albert Joseph Gaber: A fine German artist, Carl Albert Joseph Gaber also known as
'Carl Joseph Gaber' or 'Carl Gaber' came from an artistic family.
His father (August Gaber) was a well known woodcut artist while his grand-father
(Ludwig Richter) was a famous 19th century painter. Joseph Gaber received
instructions from both of these masters as well as from Herzog Gunter,
in Schleswig-Holstein. Along with producing many fine etchings, Joseph Gaber
extensively traveled and worked in many parts of the world, including
remote locations in both South America and Africa. During the First World
War he accepted the post of Professor of Art at his native Stuttgart Academy. |
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In both Germany and America, Carl Gaber became best known for
his fine colour etchings of animal studies, most notably those of dogs.
Pekinese were a particular favoured subject of the artist and during the
early 1920's he created at least ten colour etchings on this delightful
subject. |
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Pekingnesen (Japanese Chin or Japanese Spaniel) was published in 1920 in Berlin by Wohlgemuth
and Lissner. A major German publisher of etchings and woodcuts, Wohlgemuth
and Lissner also commissioned such notable artists as Lovis Corinth, Peter
Halm, Kaethe Kollwitz and Max Slevogt at this period of time. |
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The original etching and aquatint printed in colours reached
its most creative period in the 1920's and 1930's. The most famous artists
of these coloured prints were both Austrian; Luigi Kasimir and Hans Figura.
Notable artists from around the world, however, practiced this demanding
form of printmaking, often combining tonal grounds with the etched lines.
They included Nicholas Hornyanski (Canada), Paul Wood and Frederick Halpern
(Australia), J. L. A. David and Marchetti (France). |
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The volume entitled, Modern Graphic, published in 1924 by Wohlgemuth and Lissner, Kunstuerlagsgesellschaft MJ. B. H., Berlin W. W./ Whilhelmster.106, includes an etching by Carl Gaber with a depiction of a dog of the same breed. The title given is Pekingnesen, however, this delightful etching actually depicts a Japanese Chin, also known as the (Japanese Spaniel). The origins of the Japanese Chin is deeply rooted in both China and Japan, however it is believed it first appeared in China. This toy breed also has a distinctive heritage and an interesting relationship with Chinese and Japanese royalty as they were bred for the sole purpose of accompanying the ladies of the Imperial palace and the Aristocracy. The Japanese Chin can be found illustrated in ancient Chinese pottery and embroideries.The Japanese Chin is small toy breed and is generally black and white in color, although, some can also be lemon or red. The moderately thick neck of medium length sets well on its shoulders ensuring it carries its head proudly. They look like tiny Spaniels, hence the name, Japanese Spaniel. They say it was the Danish princess who became Queen Alexandra of Britain who drew worldwide attention and popularized the Japanese Chin. Here, a Japanese Chin is proudly sitting sitting in a basket with her puppies. |
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A Note on the pekingnesen, pekinese or pekingese: The pekingnesen is a small Chinese dog, and like the Japanese Chin, also has an important role in China's royal history as they were thought to be sacred dogs. It is a small sturdy dog with lion-like features. Its head is bigger than the body and its skull is wider than it is deep with a more foreshortened face. The pekinese dog is of no particular color, however, its nose, exposed skin of the muzzle, lips and eye rims should be black. It has long silky fur, large pendant ears and bulging eyes and is a favourite of many pet owners. The ancestry of both the Japanese Chin, and the pekingese are probably similar to that of the Pug. It is important to note that the dogs represented in this original etching are Japanese Chin and not pekingese. |
| Size: |
9 1/8 X 6 3/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate,
height preceding width of plate-mark or image.) |
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Framed and Matted with 100% Archival Materials |
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View larger Framed Image |
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Price: $575.00 US |
| Condition: |
Printed upon wove paper and with full margins as published
in Berlin in 1920. Signed by the artist in pencil under the lower plate-mark.
A finely printed impression and in excellent condition throughout. This
original colour etching entitled, Pekingnesen (Pekinese - Pekingese)
represents a superb example of the famous dog art and a fine depiction
of a Pekinese family by Carl Albert Joseph Gaber. |
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