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A Jaguar

Edward Kemeys

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "A Jaguar" by Edward Kemeys depicts a crouched jaguar on all fours atop a rectangular rock, with its hind legs tucked underneath its body and front paws on the rock. The jaguar's body faces right; its head is turned to the right with its mouth open and tongue and sharp teeth visible. The dark brown sculpture rests on a white surface with a gray background. The jaguar's tail extends behind it, curved upward. The base of the sculpture resembles a rock with lines and grooves carved into it. The jaguar's fur appears smooth and shiny, with visible muscles on its body.

Artwork details

Date:
1885
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 395 px
Museum record:
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