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Buffalo and Wolves

Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

Copied Edward Kemeys, Buffalo and Wolves, 1876, bronze, 20 x 30 ³⁄₈ x 19 ¹⁄₂ in. (50.8 x 77.0 x 49.5 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.2

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Artwork Details

Title: Buffalo and Wolves
Artist: Edward Kemeys
Date: 1876
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 20 x 30 ³⁄₈ x 19 ¹⁄₂ in. (50.8 x 77.0 x 49.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Willis Johnson
Mediums: bronze
Mediums Description: bronze
Classifications: Sculpture
Subjects: Animal — wolf
Animal — buffalo
Object Number: 1984.141.2