the wind in your ears. and your hat.

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If only Nicolas de Largilliere (French, 1756-1846) could have found an excuse to portray the spaniel's long black ears sticking straight out to either side.  Then this 1703 portrait of "La Belle Strasbourgeoise" (The Beautiful Woman of Strasbourg) would have made my entire week.  Here's typically Rococo-era relish for portraying fabrics and fashion, not least that fabulously trendy hat.  Coy head tilts?  Check.  Please do notice, too, how well her gathered sleeves play off against the dog's curly ears.  Another great example of dog as fashion accessory.