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Chalkware Dog

c. 1940

Sadie Berman

Associated Names

Sadie Berman

Artist, American, 1897 - 1994

The image displays a ceramic dog figurine positioned on a rectangular base against a plain background. The figurine is the focal point and is depicted as a sitting dog with a curled tail and prominent ears. The color palette consists of muted whites, grays, browns, and greens.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.2 x 27.9 cm (15 1/16 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 12" high
Accession Number

1943.8.8320

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

verso: centre in graphite: Sadie Berman / June 11 - Oct. 7, 1940 / Mass - mscl 43 chalk 10

Wikidata ID

Q64630213

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