Fox Terrier and Rat

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 the artist

1871-1885

Object number

1895.10.1

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

Sculpture

Medium

painted plaster on wood base

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 12 x 6 3/8 in. (19.0 x 30.4 x 16.2 cm)

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department

Painting and Sculpture

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Animal\dog\terrier

Animal\rat

Record ID

saam_1895.10.1

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk71d2b56d9-6d8a-403a-88bb-8ec89063f0fe