D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Two white dogs, one black mouse in mouth of smaller dog to left.
Although rodent-catching is often associated with cats, dogs were also adept at pursuing the unwanted creatures. Currier & Ives created many prints that illustrated animals hunting. Dogs are often depicted scampering around the farm in the classic scenes. A Chip of the Old Block captures a “teaching moment” between a dog and its young pup. The puppy has just caught a rat and is holding the rodent in its mouth while the seasoned hunter observes its technique.
- Object Creator
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Currier, Nathaniel (American, 1813-1888)
- Object Creation Date
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Undated
- Medium
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Hand-colored lithograph
- Dimensions
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23 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches
- Credit
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Gift of Lenore B. and Sidney A. Alpert supplemented with Museum Acquistions Funds
- Accession Number
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2004.D03.458
- On View?
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No
- Image Request
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Request Image for Reproduction
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