Emblematic Panel with Two dogs and Throne

Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery

Object Details

Artist
Unidentified (American)
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
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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Department
Painting and Sculpture
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Animal\dog
Object\furniture\chair
Record ID
saam_1986.65.286
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7cc129256-3a11-4901-9f4e-0d28aaaaaa14
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