A Dog was created by Paduan 16th Century in 16th century.

When was "A Dog" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "A Dog"?

A Dog is bronze//Black lacquer over medium brown bronze.

Is "A Dog" in the public domain?

Yes, A Dog is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A Dog

Paduan 16th Century

16th century

Medium

bronze//Black lacquer over medium brown bronze

Dimensions

overall: 9.1 x 5.7 x 7.2 cm (3 9/16 x 2 1/4 x 2 13/16 in.)

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1957.14.79

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the National Gallery of Art's Samuel H. Kress Collection *A Dog* is a 16th-century bronze from the Paduan school of northern Italy. Attributed to an anonymous artist of this vibrant artistic hub, the work measures just 9.1 x 5.7 x 7.2 cm, making it a delightful, intimate piece likely designed for a collector's tabletop or cabinet of curiosities. Crafted from medium brown bronze and finished with a glossy black lacquer, it exemplifies the refined metalworking techniques of Renaissance Padua, where workshops produced exquisite small-scale sculptures inspired by classical antiquity and...

A Dog

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