Wild Cat and Turtle

Edward Kemeys, Wild Cat and Turtle, ca. 1870-1907, plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.14
Copied Edward Kemeys, Wild Cat and Turtle, ca. 1870-1907, plaster, 4 5863 18 in. (11.715.28.0 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of J. Willis Johnson, 1984.141.14
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Artwork Details

Title
Wild Cat and Turtle
Date
ca. 1870-1907
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
4 5863 18 in. (11.715.28.0 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. Willis Johnson
Mediums
Mediums Description
plaster
Classifications
Keywords
  • Animal — reptile — turtle
  • Animal — wildcat
Object Number
1984.141.14

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.