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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), 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
Found in: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum / Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation Photographs

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
Found in: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum / Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation Photographs

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...
Dates: circa 1973
Found in: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum / Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation Photographs

Chia, before 1968

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.313
Overview

Photograph of Chia sitting outside.

Dates: before 1968
Found in: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum / Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation Photographs

Chia, before 1968

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.312
Overview

Photograph of Chia standing outside.

Dates: before 1968
Found in: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum / Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation Photographs

Chia, before 1968

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.323
Overview

Photograph of Chia sitting with skulls and bones in background.

Dates: before 1968
Found in: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum / Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation Photographs

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...
Dates: 1962
Found in: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum / Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation Photographs

Chia II, 1957 or 1958

 Item — Box 17
Identifier: 2006.6.1328
Overview

Portrait of one of O'Keeffe's Chows, Chia II, outside one of the houses in the yard, lying down and chewing on a bone. Desert scrub, rocks, and dirt.

Dates: 1957 or 1958
Found in: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum / Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation Photographs

Chia II, 1957

 Item — Box 17
Identifier: 2006.6.1336
Overview

Portrait of one of O'Keeffe's Chows, Chia II, lying down in the courtyard of the Abiquiu house, head tilted toward viewer's right.

Dates: 1957
Found in: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum / Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation Photographs

Chia II and Inca, 1957 or 1958

 Item — Box 17
Identifier: 2006.6.1327
Overview

Portrait of O'Keeffe's two Chows, Chia II and Inca, outside one of her houses in the yard. One dog is lying down, chewing on a bone, while the other dog trots behind.

Dates: 1957 or 1958
Found in: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum / Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation Photographs

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