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Cassius Marcellus Coolidge
19th Century
19th Century

Cassius Marcellus Coolidge

Born 1844 Died 1934

Cassius Marcellus Coolidge: The Painter of Poker Dogs Cassius Marcellus Coolidge (1844-1934) stands as a singular figure in American illustration and art history—a master of capturing humor and nostalgia through deceptively simple compositions. Though largely self-taught, Coolidge achieved international renown for his series of paintings depicting dogs playing poker, cementing his place as one of the progenitors of modern meme culture…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Cassius Marcellus Coolidge's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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