Two Seated Basset Hounds

model 1853

Emmanuel Fremiet

Associated Names
Emmanuel Frémiet

Artist, French, 1824 - 1910

The sculpture depicts two dogs sitting closely together. One dog sits slightly behind and leans against the other. The sculpture is crafted from a dark-colored metal, likely bronze. The dogs are sculpted in a realistic style, showing the texture of their fur and the expressiveness of their faces. The dogs are resting on an oval base that resembles the ground. The size and details suggest the sculpture is designed for close viewing.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Paul Mellon [1907-1999], Upperville, Virginia; bequest 1999 to NGA, with life interest to his wife, Rachel Lambert Mellon [1910-2014].

Associated Names

Inscriptions

next to the left front foot of the dog with raised head: E FREMIET

Wikidata ID

Q63863926

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