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This is a painting of two decorative dogs with barrels around their necks. In the image, two identical dog figurines stand apart on a plain background. These dogs are depicted with deep brown hues with patches of green and gold highlights, giving a metal-like appearance. Mounted on their backs are silver-toned barrels. The craftsmanship emphasizes the intricate details of the dog's fur texture and dynamic stance.
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This is a painting of two decorative dogs with barrels around their necks. In the image, two identical dog figurines stand apart on a plain background. These dogs are depicted with deep brown hues with patches of green and gold highlights, giving a metal-like appearance. Mounted on their backs are silver-toned barrels. The craftsmanship emphasizes the intricate details of the dog's fur texture and dynamic stance.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"I Hear a Call" Bank

William O. Fletcher

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 19.4 x 29 cm (7 5/8 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" high; 8" long; 2" thick
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8450
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

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  • American

NGA object ID 20647. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.