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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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