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Long before his rise to fame, artist Gus Nickerson experimented with many variations on a single theme—until that fateful day when a friend said, “Gus … have you tried dogs playing poker?”

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[–] 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

better with or without the caption?

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  • Friend sued him for stealing the idea.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

    I wonder how many younger folks get the reference?

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  • [–] 2 points 4 days ago

    I wonder how many younger folks get the reference? Edit: The Dogs Playing Poker paintings were the backdrop of my childhood. Every house with a finished basement had these hanging on the wood paneling. Often with a wet bar and/or a poker, pool or ping pong table. So I got curious and so far have been down a shallow rabbit hole. Interesting findings:

    Larson made up the Gus Nickerson name and later regretted it. The real artist is Cassius Marcellus Coolidge The paintings were done between 1894 and 1910. They were a hit in the 70's

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