Dogs are a popular subject for art, and have been included in paintings from ancient times. They have also been the subject of many novels, and are often portrayed as loyal companions. Paintings of dogs have become popular since the 18th century, as they became more commonly domesticated. The establishment of the Kennel Club in England and America helped to encourage the popularity of dog paintings on canvas portraits, as they provided breed standards for artists to follow.

One of Goya’s Black Paintings, painted directly onto the walls at his house in the Quinta del Sordo, between 1819 and 1823 when he was in his 70s and suffering from mental and physical distress. It is divided into an upper, dirty ochre “sky” and a lower sloping, curved dark brown section that fades to black, over which the head of the dog, with its snout raised, looks up. A faint dark shape over the head is sometimes seen as damage or a deliberate inclusion, but most likely is an artifact of an earlier painting that decorated the wall before Goya overpainted it with The Dog.

A personalised pet portrait is a great way to show off your love for your furry friends. They can be made from any size photograph and our online canvas customization tool will recommend the best size print for your photo upon upload. They also make excellent gifts for the animal-lovers in your life, especially when grouped together into a custom wall grouping.

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Choosing the right polyurea bund lining systems system for your project is essential in order to achieve high quality results. This is why Specialist Lining Services (SLS) provides independent advice and guidance on the many different bund lining products and systems available, together with the different material and system build-ups that can be applied to your project’s requirements.

Our latest Specialised Product Insight article focuses on a class-leading polyurea bund lining system from ITW Irathane Futura – a versatile and robust system that is designed to protect and contain liquids, including hydrocarbons. The system is quick-set and provides a high degree of resilience that’s ideal for protecting concrete and other substrates from movement stress cracking, whilst also providing a watertight barrier against leaks or spillages of volatile chemicals.

Strength in Containment: Exploring the Advantages of Fibreglass Lining in Chemical Bund Applications

A Bund lining system is typically installed on top of an existing substrate or in new bund installations. The system is sprayed onto the concrete substrate and cures quickly, allowing your project to return to service as soon as possible.

There are three core types of chemical-resistant bund linings available, these include; Fibreglass linings, Epoxy bund liners and Polyurea lining systems. All are used to provide a second layer of protection, with the latter two offering the greatest level of strength and durability. The polyurea systems offer greater flexibility than fibreglass linings, meaning that they can work better on concrete or brickwork substrates that suffer from severe movement issues. Additionally, the polyurea systems are much more durable than epoxy linings and will prevent any movement stress cracking of the concrete substrate that could potentially compromise the structural integrity of your bund wall.

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