A Friend in Need (Poker Dogs) Framed Canvas Replica Painting: Large

By artist Cassius Marcellus Coolidge (1844-1934), in a Private Collection

The kitsch, undeniably adorable, Poker dogs boast hilarious details of expression and clothing, uncannily resembling friends we all have played a hand with! American artist Coolidge was contracted to create a series of sixteen dog paintings for a calendar advertising cigars. Massively successful, the featured dogs with human traits, play out a hand, while a “cardshark” bulldog slips an ace under the table to the “agent” dog sitting next to him. Coolidge humanizes these animals and is credited with inventing the category of anthropomorphized animals. The authentic stretched canvas replica painting captures the original work’s texture, depth of color, and even its subtle brushstrokes, which are applied by hand exclusively for Design Toscano. Our replica 4.375″-wide, European-style, bright gold-toned, ribbed frame is cast in quality designer resin with an acanthus leaf and floret border that draws the eye toward the beautiful image.<br><br><b> Proudly printed and framed in the USA using imported molding.</b>