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Fire Dogs

c. 1936

Rex F. Bush

Associated Names

Rex F. Bush

Artist, American, c. 1915 - 2002

The image shows two ornate metal objects featuring dog figures seated on intricate bases with scroll-like details. The overall color palette includes shades of brown with some dark hues, giving the metal objects an aged appearance. The objects are positioned facing slightly towards each other on a light-colored surface, with their bases spread outward.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and felt tip pen on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.2 x 22.2 cm (11 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.8154

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: Rex Bush

Wikidata ID

Q64620374

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