Edward Kemeys

For the politician, see Edward Kemeys (MP).
Kemeys in 1898

Edward Kemeys (January 31, 1843 – May 11, 1907) was an American sculptor[1] and considered America's first animalier.[2]

He is best known for his sculptures of animals, particularly the two bronze lions that mark the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago Building in Chicago.[3] Kemeys was also a captain in the 4th United States Colored Heavy Artillery, Company H, writer, lecturer, and adventurer in the Western United States.[4]

  1. ^ "Edward Kemeys Dead" (PDF). The New York Times. May 12, 1907.
  2. ^ Salmon, Robin R. (1993). Brookgreen Gardens Sculpture. Brookgreen Gardens, SC. p. 10.
  3. ^ "Lions at the Art Institute of Chicago". Archived from the original on 2011-09-08. Retrieved 2011-08-27.
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