Carousel Dog

Robert Pohle

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a dog adorned with a decorative saddle-like covering. The image depicts a large, white dog with a curly coat, positioned in profile facing to the right. It wears an ornate covering on its back with a red and blue lattice pattern bordered by a dark red trim, and a strap that runs under the dog's belly. A matching red and blue collar is also seen around its neck. The dog's fur texture is detailed, and the color palette includes cream, red, and blue. The style is folk or traditional, emphasizing surface texture and color patterns.