Emblematic Panel with Two dogs and Throne

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Object Details

Artist

Unidentified

Luce Center Label

The two dogs in this painting, at either side of an empty throne, look mournfully out at the viewer. This sentimental image evokes stories of pets that remain loyal to humans even after their owners die, either by standing vigil at the graveside or returning again and again to a favorite spot.

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr. and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson

Date

20th century

Object number

1986.65.286

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

Sculpture-Relief

Folk Art

Medium

carved and painted wood

Dimensions

15 7/8 x 18 1/8 x 7/8 in. (40.3 x 46.1 x 2.3 cm.)

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Animal\dog

Object\furniture\chair

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7cc129256-3a11-4901-9f4e-0d28aaaaaa14

Record ID

saam_1986.65.286