Description
PUp for consideration is fine Pastel with Gouache portrait painting of a Beagle
dog by listed Artist "Morgan Dennis". The veiw or opening that is visible at
front is 11.5 by 13 inches with overall dimensions of the frame being 19.75 by
20.75 inches...The piece is titled "Aiken Trixie" and is quite charming...with
wonderful pastel coloration. It sports a gallery tag which may be related to the
framing...on the back
"Madison Deschamps Co. Incorporated
415 Madison Ave. New York. Prints,
Etchings, Fine Frames" Please see photos as part of the description.
Dennis was an illustrator who worked in NY and in CA for a brief but mostly in
NY Massachusetts and Florida. This was purchased with another piece of work of a
different dog same sort of palette same species same frame same Gallery
tag...however it is being sold sold separately.
Combined shipping is possible. If you have any questions or something to share
please message me...buyer pays shipping...please note the other painting is
being sold separately.
Best Regards,
Johnny
JohnnyCrystal Est. 1987
Biography Known primarily for his dog subjects, Dennis Morgan did the Scotties
for the Black & White Whiskey ads. He was born in Boston and lived on Long
Island, New York, and in Key West, Florida where he lived on a houseboat, "The
Sea Dog". One of his murals, "The Dog House", is in the bar and lounge of the
Sheraton Russell Hotel in New York. He was also an author and illustrator, and
his publications include: "Pup Himself", 1943; "Burlap", 1945; and "Morgan
Dennis Dog Book".
He lectured on the art of etching and on dogs. His name also appears as Burt
Morgan Dennis.
Source: Peter Falk, "Who Was Who in American Art"