A Perfect Friend by Matthew Rose

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A Perfect Friend

Artist Matthew Rose writes from Paris that he is offering this artist proof of A Perfect Friend to one lucky collector for 250 Euros ($342.25).  The artist proof is the first try of the limited edition series that sell for $750 each.   It is signed, dated ,and marked with A/P instead of a series' number.   Size 56 x 76 cm  (22' x 30").

Of the thousands of pieces of dog art I feature on my site, A Perfect Friend, might actually be my favorite.  Even as I write this, I can't fully explain why.  I just know that if I do mental bracket elimination in my head, I am pretty sure it would win.  (Note to self, look into online bracket widget for 2009). 

If I had to name the elements I respond to in this piece, the list would go something like this: it's black and white, graphic, humorous, dada-esque, somehow poignant,  and minimal.  It combines everything I love: dogs, art history, contemporary art, 20th century art, 17th century art, and collage.  Basically it's a visual summation of what I write about every day.  Perfect!

To order the artist print or a limited edition piece,  contact Matthew Rose.   Also, stop by his blog for links to his work, information about his bilingual Parisian printing business, and more holiday gift ideas.

Related links:
Matthew Rose, Help Me I Can't Stop Posting Your Art
Matthew Rose: A Kick in the Kunst
Mr. Rose's ABC Book

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One response to “A Perfect Friend by Matthew Rose”

  1. Elizabeth Avatar

    very cool and sort of creepy, too. Is it the thin and the thick combination? I saw a Phaidon book today called Dogs and wondered if you had heard of it. Probably you have…

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