Object Details
- Artist
- William Zorach, born Eurburg, Lithuania 1889-died Bath, ME 1966
- Luce Center Label
- William Zorach made this patinated plaster cast of Sleeping Coon Cat from an original carved directly in stone. The sculptor used the plaster in turn to make seven bronze casts. Coon cats are native to Maine, where Zorach lived for much of his life. The animal is a sturdy, outdoorsy breed with fur resembling that of a raccoon, that has adapted to the harsh winters of Maine. They are very intelligent and have a friendly nature, serving as excellent companions for people of all ages. Zorach captured this coon cat at a moment of rest, thus preserving the memory and loyalty of a family pet.
- Credit Line
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Tessim Zorach
- ca. 1964
- Object number
- 1970.65.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- Sculpture
- Medium
- cast and patinated plaster
- Dimensions
- 5 1/4 x 9 1/8 x 8 1/4 in. (13.3 x 23.2 x 21.0 cm.)
- See more items in
- 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
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Topic
- Animal\cat
- Record ID
- saam_1970.65.14
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7cc584ea0-9783-4755-b99b-e7546dd386d5
