Accession Number1955/1.142
TitleSnarling Leopard
Artist(s)Edward KemeysArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date1907Medium & SupportbronzeDimensions 5 1/2 in x 12 3/16 in x 5 1/16 in (13.97 cm x 30.96 cm x 12.86 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Margaret Watson ParkerSubject matterThis work is characteristic of Kemey's bronzes: he sought to portray the animalistic temperament, movement and behavior of great American beasts, favoring that over anatomically accurate studies. After studying in Paris, striving to stand alongside the famous French animaliers like Antoine-Louis Barye, he returned to North America to record the wildlife of America's vanishing frontier. Throughout his career, he created a number of works representing big cats, both alone and in family groups. With this work, Kemeys was particularly interested in capturing the nature of wild animals from the American West. His snarling leopard presents an emotionally-charged and powerful composition as the animal is ready to pounce on its prey.
Physical DescriptionThis bronze sculpture represents a leopard. On a rocky outcrop, the animal is in a crouching position with its mouth slightly open. Its tail curls down by its hind leg, next to which the work is signed, inscribed in the clay model, "Edward S. Kemeys."
Primary Object Classification Sculpture Primary Object Typeanimal figureAdditional Object Classification(s)SculptureCollection AreaModern and ContemporaryRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
Panthera pardus (species)
animal art
bronzes (visual works)
leopards
modern and contemporary art
sculpture
sculpture (visual works)