'Laddie' - Lucy Dawson print from 1936 - SOLD

'Laddie' - Lucy Dawson print from 1936

Print

80 x 120 mm

Framed

Lucy Dawson

(1875–1954), also known by her pseudonym "Mac," was a prominent British illustrator and painter celebrated for her endearing and personality-filled portraits of dogs.

Key Artist Facts

• Specialty: She was a specialist in canine art, capturing a wide variety of breeds—particularly Terriers—with a focus on their individual "quirky personalities".
• Technique: Her most characteristic works are pastels and graphite sketches. She often used minimal or sketched-in backgrounds to ensure the viewer's focus remained entirely on the animal.
• Royal Connection: Her talent earned her a commission from the British Royal Familyto paint "Dookie," the Queen Mother’s favorite Corgi. This portrait was famously used for the family’s personal Christmas card.
• Publications: She wrote and illustrated several popular books, including:
  • Dogs As I See Them (1936)
  • Dogs Rough and Smooth (1937)
  • Lucy Dawson's Dog Book (1939)