BLUE DOG” Shark

John Orne Johnson Frost, "BLUE DOG" Shark, ca. 1922-1928, carved and painted wood with iron hooks, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr. and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson, 1986.65.247
Copied John Orne Johnson Frost, "BLUE DOG" Shark, ca. 1922-1928, carved and painted wood with iron hooks, 12 1271 141 38 in. (31.8181.03.4 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr. and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson, 1986.65.247
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Artwork Details

Title
BLUE DOG” Shark
Date
ca. 1922-1928
Dimensions
12 1271 141 38 in. (31.8181.03.4 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr. and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson
Mediums
Mediums Description
carved and painted wood with iron hooks
Classifications
Keywords
  • Animal — fish — shark
Object Number
1986.65.247

Artwork Description

John Orne Johnson Frost created many sculptures of fish, birds, and ships inspired by his time spent at sea. He made “BLUE DOG” Shark from a section of wooden board, which he cut out and shaped to create the image of a fish. Frost hung sculptures like this from the rafters of his workshop to teach visitors about the different types of fish.