Wild Cat and Turtle

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Object Details

Artist

Edward Kemeys, born Savannah, GA 1843-died Washington, DC 1907

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Edward Kemeys’ extensive study of animals in the wild gave him a feeling for their characters. His sculptures convey a wildness and individuality that were lost to animals in captivity. Although the beasts in many of his sculptures appear at rest, we often get the sense that more is happening in the wider environment.

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson

Date

ca. 1870-1907

Object number

1984.141.14

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

Sculpture

Medium

plaster

Dimensions

4 5/8 x 6 x 3 1/8 in. (11.7 x 15.2 x 8.0 cm.)

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Animal\reptile\turtle

Animal\wildcat

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7a700a6ba-c3d0-4290-9ed5-f497b4cc774a

Record ID

saam_1984.141.14