Doorstop 1840 - 1860

"Doorstop" is a ceramic sculpture of a dog, likely a King Charles Spaniel, made in the mid-19th century by an anonymous artist. It is a brown-glazed, earthenware sculpture, and it was created to be used as a doorstop. The dog is depicted in a sitting position with its head tilted slightly upwards, and it has a collar around its neck. The sculpture is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. This artwork is a great example of utilitarian art in 19th-century America.