Boris O' Klein Dogs of Paris original hand coloured etchings for sale, best prices at Studio 18 Ltd.
Boris O’Klein (1893-1985) was born in Moscow in the USSR to French parents. He returned to France at a young age and became an artist and cartoonist.
After the war, where he served in the French Army, Boris moved to Paris where he continued to live until his death. Boris O Klein is best known for his hand coloured etchings of dogs getting up to mischief.
They have become known as the ‘Dirty Dogs of Paris’ or ‘naughty dogs’ because many of the etchings portray lewd acts. Upon the death of Boris O Klein in 1985 his Grandson Eric, has taken over the production of these prints from the original plates and hand paints them to authentically match the originals of his Grandfather.
Boris O Klein etchings have remained very popular and can be found in many houses and establishments throughout the world.