Object Details
Artist
Albert Laessle, born Philadelphia, PA 1877-died Miami, FL 1954
Luce Center Label
Albert Laessle enjoyed working with animals so much that he eventually bought a studio in the country where he could keep his own. His subject matter was not always taken as seriously as that of other sculptors; even as an animal sculptor his choice of insects, lizards, frogs, and snails was uncommon among professional sculptors of his day. But it is precisely that uncommon element that makes Laessle’s work special and continues to give it a unique, imaginative spark. Unlike some artists who chose to sculpt animals for their decorative value, Laessle chose them for their expressive potential.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle
Date
ca. 1916
Object number
1972.167.88
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Sculpture
Medium
bronze on marble base
Dimensions
2 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (6.3 x 7.9 x 2.7 cm)
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department
Painting and Sculpture
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 48B
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Animal\rabbit
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1972.167.88