Carousel Dog

c. 1938

Robert Pohle

Associated Names
Robert Pohle

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a dog adorned with a decorative saddle-like covering. The image depicts a large, white dog with a curly coat, positioned in profile facing to the right. It wears an ornate covering on its back with a red and blue lattice pattern bordered by a dark red trim, and a strap that runs under the dog's belly. A matching red and blue collar is also seen around its neck. The dog's fur texture is detailed, and the color palette includes cream, red, and blue. The style is folk or traditional, emphasizing surface texture and color patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.3 x 44.4 cm (12 11/16 x 17 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 40" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8062


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

  • Wood and Wood Carving from the Index of American Design, Pensacola Museum of Art, 1995, no cat.

Wikidata ID

Q64629032

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