Giovan Battista Mitri, "Dog listening," bronze, signed, 1968
Giovan Battista Mitri (1915-2000),
Bronze sculpture, signed and dated at base
Technique: Bronze casting
Size: 76 x 59 x 70 cm
Year: 1968
This intense sculpture depicts a large dog caught in a plastic, powerful yet introspective pose. The animal is depicted seated, with its front paws outstretched and its head turned upward, in a gesture that may evoke attention, pride, or a motion of alertness. The vigorously sculpted musculature and dynamic rendering of the neck and chest emphasize the animal's physical power and emotional tension.
The work is signed and dated "Mitri 1968" at the base