Object Details
Artist
Bruce Moore, born Bern, KS 1905-died Washington, DC 1980
Luce Center Label
Bruce Moore created this plaster model Great Dane for part of the pediment design for the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Laura Fraser, the artist responsible for the pediment sculptures, selected Moore because of his fondness for representing animals. Fraser sent Moore to a local breeder to study a live Great Dane up close, but to sculpt this piece Moore had to overcome his fear of dogs. Luckily he was able to put his fears aside, befriend "Lindy," and create this distinguished portrait.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Alice H. Moore
Date
n.d.
Object number
1984.121.2
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Sculpture
Medium
plaster
Dimensions
9 1/8 x 13 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (23.2 x 34.0 x 11.5 cm.)
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department
Painting and Sculpture
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 48B
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Animal\dog\great dane
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1984.121.2