Umbrella Stand
1935-1942
Elisabeth Fulda’s 'Umbrella Stand' features a delightfully eccentric white dog sitting upright on a plush, teal-blue cushion adorned with tassels. The canine subject looks more like a stuffed toy or taxidermy than a living pet, complete with buttons sewn down its chest and a red collar holding cherry-like ornaments. Created during the turbulent years of 1935 to 1942, this piece reflects a modernist sensibility, blending precise illustration with whimsical surrealism. The title suggests this charming figure was designed as a functional household object, turning a mundane umbrella holder into a piece of playful art by an artist who often found refuge in depicting animals.
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