Kenty, Dog of William Coates Cheney
SubjectPortrait of
William Coates Cheney
American, 1864 - 1941
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1920s
MediumPhotography; black and white photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 × 7in. (12.7 × 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Wells Cheney, Jr.
DescriptionView of Kenty, William Coates Cheney's dog, standing outdoors. Kenty, who has dark spots on a light coat and dark ears, is standing with his back paws in the grass and his front paws on a brick patio, facing to the left. He is looking up at a male figure (William Coates Cheney) whose top half is not visible. There are shrubs and trees in the background.
Object number1991.54.150
InscribedHandwritten in blue ink on verso: "Kenty adoring his master" Handwritten in pencil on verso: "(William Coates Cheney)"NotesDate note: Cataloging worksheet in object file gives date as circa 1920's.
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
