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Standing poodle

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic sculpture of a standing poodle. The body is smooth and the fur on the head, neck and upper chest is textured to resemble fur. The poodle's mouth holds a small cupcake. The poodle faces left and is angled slightly towards the viewer. The tail curls upward. The background is gray with the sculpture casting a shadow.

Artwork details

Date:
1849–58
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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