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Great Dane

Artist: Emil Fuchs, American, 1866-1929
Medium: Bronze
Dates: 1893
Dimensions: 5 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 5 3/8 in., 10.2 lb. (14.6 x 39.4 x 13.7 cm, 4.6kg)
Markings: Foundry mark stamped on underside edge of belly: "GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS OFWU"
Signature: Incised on underside of belly: "Emil Fuchs Sc. / Rome 1893"
Collections: American Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 32.2092.7
Credit Line: Gift of the estate of Emil Fuchs
Image: Overall, 32.2092.7_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Figure of great dane seated on all fours with front paws extended in front and head raised and turned slightly to right.

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