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Bulldog holding playing cards turns to look as bright, abstract brushstrokes erupt in color beside him.
© 2009 Jon Betts

Dog Distracted by Applause for The Flying Wallendas

This diptych pairs two thrift store finds: a fragment from the kitsch classic Dogs Playing Poker and an abstract painting suggesting chaotic movement. The dog’s upward gaze, diverted from his card game, creates the visual bridge between panels—his attention captured by something beyond the frame.

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