Dog Statuette
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 21.9 x 29.2 cm (8 5/8 x 11 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; base: 6 5/8" long; 2 3/4" wide
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.8292
Art Historical Context
**Dog Statuette** *Frank Fumagalli, c. 1940* *Watercolor and graphite on, 21.9 x 29.2 cm (8 5/8 x 11 1/2 in.)* *Index of American Design, National of Art* This charming watercolor and graphite rendering by Frank Fumagalli captures whimsical form of a small dog statuette, standing about 6 1/2 inches high a rectangular base measuring 6 /8 by 2 3/4 inches. Created around 1940, the drawing showcases Fumagalli's meticulous technique, blending soft watercolor washes for texture and shine with precise graphite lines to highlight the figure's alert posture, perky ears, and playful expression. S...
About the Artist
Frank Fumagalli
Frank Fumagalli (c. 1895–1958) was an Italian-born American artist whose precise watercolor renderings captured the essence of everyday American folk art objects during the mid-20th century. Little is known about his early life and training, as biographical details remain scarce beyond his immigration from Italy and establishment in the United States. Active primarily in New York, Fumagalli gained...