Four bulldogs on a greetings card
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Four bulldogs on a greetings card
Four bulldogs on a greetings card -- The Philosophers. With quotations (forming a four-line verse) from Lucretius, Hamlet, Kirke White and Democritus. Date: circa 1890s
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Four Bulldogs Contemplate Life's Great Mysteries: A Victorian Greetings Card Quotation from the Canine Philosophers Amidst the elegance of the late 1890s, this charming greetings card featuring four bulldogs in contemplative poses invites us to ponder the depths of canine wisdom. The dogs, dressed in hats and donning glasses or cigars, exude an air of intellectual curiosity and comic humour. The card's design is reminiscent of the Victorian era's fascination with anthropomorphism, where animals were humanized and given human traits, behaviors, and even attire. The bulldogs, with their expressive faces and human-like accessories, embody this trend perfectly. The card's four-line verse, inscribed in elegant script, adds an air of sophistication and philosophical depth. The quotations from Lucretius, Hamlet, Kirke White, and Democritus reveal the card's true purpose: to inspire reflection and contemplation. Lucretius, the ancient Roman poet, penned, "Nature's first law is to preserve and foster life." Hamlet, the melancholic Dane, mused, "What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason, how infinite in faculties, in form and moving how express and admirable, in action how like an angel, in apprehension how like a god!" Kirke White, an American poet, wrote, "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." Lastly, Democritus, the ancient Greek philosopher, declared, "The universe is made of atoms and empty space." These profound words, spoken by some of history's greatest thinkers, are now echoed by these four bulldogs, reminding us that wisdom can be found in the most unexpected places, even in the company of our beloved pets. Size: Large (approximately 11 x 8 inches) / Small (approximately 5 x 3 inches) Date: Circa 1890s
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