Mad Dogs by Vettriano
Rabid Dogs by Jack Vettriano is a famous oil painting by this Scottish painter who has become in recent years one of the most popular contemporary artists in Europe and has a large fan base across the continent and North America. This article takes a look at the Mad Dogs painting and puts it into context within Jack Vettriano’s career to date.
Mad Dogs follows a similar style to Vettriano’s best-known painting of the singing butler, which has become one of the most frequent reproductions in the world today. Both paintings feature classically dressed characters relaxing on the beach, some with umbrellas, another symbol for which Vettriano is well remembered.
In addition to Mad Dogs, Vettriano produced other classic prints and paintings such as The Singing Butler, And So to Bed, Bad Boy, Her Secret Life, Just Another Day, Blades, In Thoughts of You, The Temptress, On Parade, Beautiful Dreamer, Queen of Diamonds II, Dance Me to the End of Love and The Missing Man II.
For those who appreciate reproductions of Vettriano’s classic paintings for their own homes, this Dogs would fit perfectly with a framed print or poster due to its particular style. Some Vettriano prints are also available as limited editions and could be good investments for the future.
In conclusion, Mad Dogs will remain one of the most charming and popular paintings of Jack Vettriano’s career for many years to come, even as more great works are added to his back catalog in the years to come, when many expect the Scottish painter to pass from strength to strength and build an even more impressive and respected reputation within the art world.
