Fox Terrier and Rat

Edward Kemeys, Fox Terrier and Rat, 1871-1885, painted plaster on wood base, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1895.10.1
Copied Edward Kemeys, Fox Terrier and Rat, 1871-1885, painted plaster on wood base, 7 1⁄2 x 12 x 6 3⁄8 in. (19.0 x 30.4 x 16.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1895.10.1
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Artwork Details

Title
Fox Terrier and Rat
Artist
Date
1871-1885
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
7 1⁄2 x 12 x 6 3⁄8 in. (19.0 x 30.4 x 16.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
painted plaster on wood base
Classifications
Keywords
  • Animal — dog — terrier
  • Animal — rat
Object Number
1895.10.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1895.10.1

Artwork Description

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.