"Dreaming of Tomatoes MS" Bronze Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Classical realism, from hounds to humans

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"Know how to refresh the spirit, through nature and through art."... Baltasar Gracian

Oh to be the person my dog thinks I am... Linda Sullivan.

"Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things man will not himself find peace." Albert Schweitzer.

"One can measure the size and moral progress of a nation to how she treats her animals." Mahatma Gandhi.

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Bronze Sculpture: Dreaming of Tomatoes MS

Life-sized, Miniature Dachshund • 14˝" x 5" H x 8ľ"D • Bronze • Edition of 20 & 2 Artist’s Proofs ©2007 • Approx.• 13 pounds.
Life-sized, Standard Dachshund • 16 1/2“L x 6"H x 11"D • Bronze • Edition of 20 & 2 Artist’s Proofs • ©1995 • SOLD OUT
1:6 scale • 2 7/8"L x 1"H x 2"D • Bronze • Edition of 99 & 9 Artist’s Proofs • ©1998 • SOLD OUT

Dreaming of Tomatoes, 1:6 scale • 2 7/8"L x 1"H x 2"D • Sterling • Edition of 5 & 1 Artist’s Proof • ©1998
Dreaming of Tomatoes, Long,1:6 scale • 2 7/8"L x 1"H x 2"D • Bronze • Edition of 50 & 5 Artist’s Proofs • ©2010

Dreaming of Tomatoes, my second sculpture of a dachshund, was the first to be cast in bronze. In this MS version I tweaked the hip to give it a bit more definition. Collectors have sited her on a hearth, on a window seat, on a couch -- and on the arm of a couch -- anywhere one might find a lovely lady nestled peacefully. Each is crafted by hand, one at a time, signed, numbered and include my mark,

. Enjoy!

To see the Life sized standard "Dreaming of Tomatoes,"
please CLICK HERE.

To see the 1:6 Scale miniature bronze "Dreaming of Tomatoes,"
please CLICK HERE.

Dreaming of Tomatoes & Squirrel Season Long bronze sculpture by Joy Beckner

"Dreaming of Tomatoes, MS" and "Squirrel Season Long"

Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, VT.
Art of the Animal Kingdom XIV.
Richard C. Fink Photography

Canine photography by Mel Schockner, except as noted.

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Joy Beckner sculpture collected in 39 states and on six continents

fine bronze canine sculpture by Joy Beckner
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Miss Lizzie
Braaehaus
Hometown Girl
11/23/89 - 10/12/06
Photo by Joy
Sept. 2006
In Honor of
Miss Lizzie

National Sculpture Society elected me as a Professional Sculptor member. I am honored and thank those who voted for me.