Pointer

19th century

Christophe Fratin

Associated Names
Christophe Fratin

Sculptor, French, 1801 - 1864

The sculpture depicts a dog in a walking pose, with its head turned slightly to one side and its tail extended straight out. The sculpture is crafted from a dark metal, likely bronze, with a patina that gives it a weathered look with brown and black hues. The form of the dog is realistic, capturing the musculature and stance of the animal as if it is in motion. The base of the sculpture mimics a natural terrain, suggesting the dog is walking over uneven ground. The sculpture is small in scale.

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Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, Upperville, Virginia; bequest 1999 to NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q63861693

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