Arthur Boris Klein (also Boris O'Klein) (French, Russian born, 1893-1985), "Sans Paroles" (Speechless), ca. 1930s. An original watercolor, signed by the artist in black on the lower right, depicting a Wire-Haired Terrier captivated by a horse eating from his feed bag and peering down from over a Dutch barn door at the little canine who is wearing a red diaper - their eyes locked in surprise! Indeed they are "Sans Paroles" or speechless, as the title of the watercolor states. "Sans Paroles" (Speechless) is handwritten in pencil on the verso. Boris O’Klein immigrated to France from Russia with his family when he was a young boy. He settled in Paris after World War I and became a prolific artist, known for his watercolors and etchings of dogs getting into mischief. His images are typically very lively and humorous. They have been referred to as the Naughty or Dirty Dogs of Paris. Size: 14.5" L x 10.625" W (36.8 cm x 27 cm)

Note: This particular watercolor was done specifically for Sidney Lucas who published many hand-colored etchings of O’Klein’s work. This piece is an original watercolor rather than an etching.

Provenance: private Lucille Lucas collection, Crested Butte, Colorado, USA

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Minor creases to a couple of corners. Otherwise watercolor is in very good condition and hand signed by the artist.