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Ask anyone who grew up in Japan after the 70s about a dog from Flanders, chances are they will say how sad what happened to Patrasche and Nello was.  Patrasche, a working dog and Nello, an orphan boy with artistic talent, lived in a village just outside Antwerp.  They died together, cold and penniless, inside the Antwerp cathedral on one Christmas Day, after Nello's dream to see Ruben's masterpieces had finally come true.

"A Dog of Flanders" (read more) was a story written in the late 19th century in Europe and introduced to Japan in the beginning of the 20th century.  It was the anime version that became quite popular on TV in the 70s and it is still widely watched.  The Japanese people love the story despite an incredibly tragic ending.  In fact, many know or even visit Antwerp to see the cathedral and Rubens' artwork, inspired by "A Dog of Flanders."

Antwerp, Belgium IV

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Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches (29 x 21 cm)
Mat/Frame: No
Purchase: Sold