The artwork, titled “A Jolly Dog,” was created by the artist Currier and Ives in the year 1878. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is categorized within the genre of caricature.
In the artwork, a small dog is depicted standing upright with a humorous and anthropomorphic portrayal. The dog, attired with a red polka-dotted bowtie, holds a champagne glass in one paw while its other paw rests on a tall, square box. Beside the dog, there is a large bottle of wine or champagne. The dog is shown with an animated expression, and even a cigar in its mouth, adding to the playful and jovial nature of the scene. The composition and the light-hearted theme accentuate the caricature genre while reflecting the whimsical characteristics often found in Romanticism.