Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Cassius Marcellus Coolidge (September 18, 1844 – January 13, 1934) was an American artist, mainly known for his series of portraits Dogs Playing Poker.Known as "Cash" or "Kash" in his family, he often signed his work in the 19th century with the latter spelling, sometimes [clarification needed] spelling his name, for comic effect, as Kash Koolidge.
Another painting in the series, titled A Friend in Need, depicts a bulldog slipping an ace under the table to the dog sitting next to him. [6] Common themes throughout the Dogs Playing Poker series are deception, mistrust, and confrontation. [4] Not every painting within the series depicts dogs playing poker. [6]
Dogs were given as gifts among lovers and kept as pets, guardians, and for hunting. Dogs were appreciated by the Greeks for their faith and love. Homer's Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus, who raised a dog called Argos, and who was the only one that recognized him when he returned home after his travels, disguised to conceal his appearance ...
Tip 3: Check the Bed. Bed bugs are rampant in many hotels, but they’re tricky to find. Use a flashlight and thoroughly examine both the sheets and the mattress.
How better to get to know the new directors of Wichita’s top art museums than a round of “this or that?”
The hotel is also a short drive away from a dog-friendly cove, and 20 minutes from the center of the city. As Goodman puts it in her caption, “They don’t just allow dogs, but they cater to ...
A Cure for Pokeritis may be the first depiction of poker in film, and provides insight into the public's perception of the game at the time as a male-dominated societal ill. [ i ] This attitude, and a scene similar to the film's plot, is also present in Cassius Marcellus Coolidge 's painting Sitting up with a Sick Friend , part of the Dogs ...
Get AOL Mail for FREE! Manage your email like never before with travel, photo & document views. Personalize your inbox with themes & tabs. You've Got Mail!