Toy Bank: Speaking Dog and Figure

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The sculpture features a young girl and a dog interacting. The girl is depicted seated on a base, wearing a red dress with a large bow at the neckline, stockings, and a bonnet with ribbon detailing. The dog sits beside her, raising one paw, parallel to the girl's raised hand. The dog's fur is textured and painted in dark shades. The base features the words "SPEAKING DOG." The material appears to be cast metal, likely iron, with a painted patina. The sculpture is three-dimensional and designed to stand on its own, offering a clear scene visible from various angles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.9 x 27.5 cm (14 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8465


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535005

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