Cassius Marcellus Coolidge
American artist, painter of dogs
American artist, painter of dogs
1934
92 years ago — 90 years old
Artists & Creatives
United States
An American artist, active in the late 19th century, gained recognition primarily for a series of paintings featuring dogs in anthropomorphic settings. These works humorously depicted dogs engaging in human-like activities, particularly the series known as 'Dogs Playing Poker.' Painted in 1903, these images became culturally significant, representing Americana and popular culture. Coolidge also produced illustrations for various advertisements and created other artwork, though none achieved the lasting fame of the dog paintings.
Created the 'Dogs Playing Poker' series
Produced illustrations for advertisements
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