Dogs
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Note: Domesticated species of Canis, formerly believed to be descended from Canis lupus, gray wolves; however, recent studies suggest that gray wolves and domestic dogs instead have a common ancestor, now extinct. Dogs come in a variety of shapes, and sizes and over 400 distinct breeds. All domestic or feral dogs are descended from a single common ancestral species. For more than 12,000 years, it has lived with humans as a hunting companion, protector, and as herders and guardians of sheep, goats, and cattle. Today, dogs are employed as aids to the blind and disabled, or for police work. In Western art, dogs have generally come to symbolize faithfulness and loyalty, however, in other cultures they can symbolizes a variety of traits, ranging from unclean to seducer.
Found in 134 Collections and/or Records:
Bo II (Bo-Bo), 1961
Item — Box 17
Identifier: 2006.6.1350
Overview
Portrait of one of O'Keeffe's dark haired Chows, Bo II (Bo-Bo), sitting on one of the stumps in the Abiquiu house courtyard. Visible in the background is the doorway, the shadow of a kiva ladder against the adobe wall, and numerous large rocks and stones strewn around the base of the stump.
Bo II (Bo-Bo), 1961
Item — Box 17
Identifier: 2006.6.1351
Overview
Close up portrait of one of O'Keeffe's fluffy dark haired Chows, Bo II (Bo-Bo), sitting on the dirt in the courtyard of the Abiquiu house.
Bo II (Bo-Bo), 1961
Item — Box 17
Identifier: 2006.6.1352
Overview
Close up portrait of one of O'Keeffe's fluffy dark haired Chows, Bo II (Bo-Bo), sitting on its hind legs with its paws up, in the courtyard of the Abiquiu house.
Bo II (Bo-Bo), between 1966 and 1970
Item — Box 17
Identifier: 2006.6.1357
Overview
Closeup portrait of Bo II, one of O'Keeffe's Chows, standing on the dirt with chamisa and a section of an adobe wall visible in the background. Unable to determine if the photograph was taken at the Abiquiu house or Ghost Ranch.
Bo II (Bo-Bo), between 1966 and 1970
Item — Box 17
Identifier: 2006.6.1358
Overview
Closeup portrait of Bo II, one of O'Keeffe's Chows, standing on the dirt with chamisa visible in the background. Unable to determine if the photograph was taken at the Abiquiu house or Ghost Ranch.
Champion Eastward Liontamer of Elster, circa 1973
Item — Box 17
Identifier: 2006.6.1369
Scope and Content Note
From the Collection:
This collection contains over 1100 photographs, including copy prints, contact sheets, film, and Polaroids relating to the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe. The collection includes photography by O'Keeffe that reflects her daily life and photography interests, as well as photography of O'Keeffe and her properties, artwork, and travel. A small portion of the collection relates to The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation and the catalogue raisonne. Copy prints in the collection are often by fine art...
Chia, before 1968
Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.323
Overview
Photograph of Chia sitting with skulls and bones in background.
Chia, 1962
Item — Box 3
Identifier: 2006.6.353
Scope and Content Note
From the Collection:
This collection contains over 1100 photographs, including copy prints, contact sheets, film, and Polaroids relating to the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe. The collection includes photography by O'Keeffe that reflects her daily life and photography interests, as well as photography of O'Keeffe and her properties, artwork, and travel. A small portion of the collection relates to The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation and the catalogue raisonne. Copy prints in the collection are often by fine art...