Setter (setting right)

model c. 1840/1845

Pierre-Jules Mêne

Associated Names
Pierre-Jules Mêne

Sculptor, French, 1810 - 1879

The sculpture depicts a dog crafted in a realistic manner, showing fine details of the animal's fur and posture. The dog is in motion, with one front paw raised and turning its head to the side. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a brownish metallic color with subtle variations in shade highlighting the texture of the fur and the contours of the dog's body. Resting on a base resembling uneven ground, the sculpture provides a sense of movement and naturalism. The bronze material and attention to detail make it a convincing representation of a dog.

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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q63862030

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