Dogs of High Degree.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

Original OwnerOriginally owned by M. Spencer

Date1857-1867

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 3/8 x 12 5/8in. (21.3 x 32.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 x 17in. (33 x 43.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionGroup of four dogs in an interior. A long-haired fluffy dog sits on a cushion in the center, surrounded by two smaller dogs, a King Charles spaniel and a whippet or greyhound. The latter dog wears a collar with a tassel and a coat trimmed with embroidery or appliqué. A large dog lies in at the right. Flowers, apparently roses, are in a large bowl with Chinese figures in the left background. Drapery is in the right background. There is a moire patterned rug is on the floor.

Object number1989.34.1

NotesOwner Note: Print 1989.34.1 was given to a student by his teacher, M. Spencer. Print 1989.34.4 was given to a student by her teacher, Mary Spencer. Both prints date to 1857-1867. It is possible that M. Spencer is Mary Spencer, and that she gave more than one Kellogg lithograph to more than one student. (Hudson 3/20/2004)

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