Waterloo

ID: #13751 | TOP 100 | Modern artists | Animals

Date: 1906
Medium: oil on canvas

"Waterloo" is one of the paintings of American painter Cassiuse Marcella Coolidgea . This painting was part of a series of paintings that Coolidge created on the theme of "Dogs Playing" in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The entire series is known for its comical and anecdotal approach to painting and includes dogs playing cards, cigar smokers and other humorous scenes.

"Waterloo" depicts a group of dogs sitting around a table playing a gambling game of poker. Individual dogs have different expressions and poses, which adds humor to the scene. One of the most recognizable elements of this image is the dog holding an ace in his hands, a powerful hand in poker.

Cassius Marcellus Coolidge was a commercial artist and his work was often used for advertising. "Waterloo" and other paintings from his "Gambling Dogs" series were popular in America and remain iconic examples of comic art.

This series of paintings is appreciated for its comical and entertaining approach to art. Although not a traditional serious painting, "Gambling Dogs" remains a popular work and a symbol of American pop culture. Coolidge painted picture Waterloo in 1906. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is landscape. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.