Kitsch

Cassius Marcellus Coolidge famous painting A Friend in Need is a perfect example of a Kitsch art which is art that inferior and tasteless. you cant tell if its sentimental glamorous theatrical or creative. usually they use animals in kitsch art  to symbolize figures. in this case he uses dogs to symbolize men drinking and smoking and playing poker. I like how he has the two dogs cheating hence the title and friend in need.Coolodge does a lot of kitsch art and is best known for using dogs.