Statuette of a Dog

c. 1937

Frank Fumagalli

Associated Names
Frank Fumagalli

Artist, American, born Italy, c. 1895 - 1958

The sculpture features a dog standing on an oval base with an ornate design. The dog has a curly coat, detailed fur texture, and is holding an object in its mouth resembling a horn or vessel. The sculpture is brown with color variations highlighting fur and object details. The piece showcases the dog's features like its curled tail, perky ears, and alert stance. The dog appears attentive and possibly in motion, with weight evenly distributed on all four legs. The base is intricately detailed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.6 x 28.2 cm (8 1/2 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 5/8" high; 6" long at base

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8282

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FUMAGALLI

Wikidata ID

Q64569897

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