Object Details
Artist
Stephan W. Polaha, born Cleveland, OH 1891-died Reading, PA 1977
Luce Center Label
Stephan W. Polaha created fanciful creatures that were often an amalgamation of different figures and concepts from his life. In Winged Dog, Polaha added wings to man's best friend. The blank expression and bright red mouth suggest that this spotted canine is a new whimsical breed. Polaha had pet dogs and often included images of dogs in his pieces. He was also a devout Catholic, and Winged Dog could have served as a memorial to a lost pet.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Date
ca. 1975
Object number
1997.124.77
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Sculpture
Folk Art
Medium
painted wood, metal, and glass
Dimensions
17 7/8 x 22 x 10 1/2 in. (45.4 x 55.9 x 26.7 cm.)
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Department
Painting and Sculpture
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 25A
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Fantasy\animal\dog
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1997.124.77