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The Misery of Shopping with Women from a Dogs Point of View (litho)
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The Misery of Shopping with Women from a Dogs Point of View (litho)
1056543 The Misery of Shopping with Women from a Dogs Point of View (litho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Misery of Shopping with Women from a Dogs Point of View. Illustration for The Graphic, 7 September 1895.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22526364
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Best Conducted Ended Frantic Friends Gloom Happened Philosophy Poodle Shops Teach Things Wait Witness Inexperienced Wiser
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In this lithograph titled "The Misery of Shopping with Women from a Dogs Point of View" artist Percy Macquoid takes us on a whimsical journey through the eyes of man's best friend. The print, dating back to 1895, depicts the chaotic and overwhelming experience of accompanying women on their shopping expeditions. A poodle, our faithful narrator in this scene, gazes out at us with an air of gloom and resignation. His expressive eyes seem to convey that he has witnessed far too many shopping excursions gone awry. As he stands amidst bustling shops filled with apathetic salespeople and frantic customers, the poodle's face tells a story of misery. With his walking stick in hand, the dog appears wiser than his inexperienced human friends who drag him along on these misadventures. He seems to have developed a philosophy about life as he endures yet another shopping trip: sometimes it's best to simply wait patiently and observe. As we delve deeper into the engraving, we notice various comical scenes unfolding around our canine companion. Women are seen haggling over prices or being winked at by persuasive shopkeepers. It is clear that even though dogs cannot fully comprehend what is happening around them during these outings, they bear witness to both amusing and frustrating situations. Macquoid's lithograph serves as a reminder that animals can teach us valuable lessons about patience and perspective when navigating the chaos of everyday life – even if it means enduring the
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