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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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