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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 142 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.

Dates: 1961

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.

Dates: 1961

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.

Dates: 1961

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.

Dates: between 1966 and 1970

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.

Dates: between 1966 and 1970

Bo II (Bo-Bo), 1970-04

 Item
Identifier: 6
Overview

Photograph of Bo II (Bo-Bo) asleep on a chair with a pink-red towel covering the chair. Bo II is missing fur on the tail and part of the back legs.

Dates: 1970-04

Bo II (Bo-Bo), 1970-04

 Item
Identifier: 6
Overview

Photograph of Bo II asleep on a chair with a pink-red towel covering the chair. Bo II is missing fur on the tail and part of the back legs.

Dates: 1970-04

Bo II (Bo-Bo), 1970-04

 Item
Identifier: 6
Overview

Photograph of Bo II asleep on a chair with a pink-red towel covering the chair. Bo II is missing fur on the tail and parts of the back legs. A heater is visible behind the chair, and the chair's skirt is visible below.

Dates: 1970-04

Bo II (Bo-Bo), 1970-04

 Item
Identifier: 6
Overview

Close-up photograph of Bo II asleep on a chair with a pink-red towel covering the chair.

Dates: 1970-04

Bo II (Bo-Bo), 1970-01

 Item
Identifier: 6
Overview

Photograph of Bo II in the snow, coming towards the camera. The snow and Bo II's furless tail are in focus; Bo II is not in focus.

Dates: 1970-01