What’s the Story Behind the Dogs Playing Poker Painting?

What’s the Story Behind the Dogs Playing Poker Painting?

Cassius Marcellus Coolidge’s name isn’t widely known, but his painting of dogs playing poker (aka “A Friend in Need”) is iconic. Today we discover the truth about one of America’s most forgotten artists, from his early days in banking to his hijinks in the Freemasons. Plus: Why we love dogs and kitsch in art.

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This episode originally aired on November 12, 2024.

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