Rabbit Leaping

Object Details

Artist

Albert Laessle, born Philadelphia, PA 1877-died Miami, FL 1954

Luce Center Label

Albert Laessle enjoyed working with animals so much that he eventually bought a studio in the country where he could keep his own. His subject matter was not always taken as seriously as that of other sculptors; even as an animal sculptor his choice of insects, lizards, frogs, and snails was uncommon among professional sculptors of his day. But it is precisely that uncommon element that makes Laessle’s work special and continues to give it a unique, imaginative spark. Unlike some artists who chose to sculpt animals for their decorative value, Laessle chose them for their expressive potential.

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle

ca. 1916

Object number

1972.167.88

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Sculpture

Medium

bronze on marble base

Dimensions

2 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (6.3 x 7.9 x 2.7 cm)

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department

Painting and Sculpture

On View

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 48B

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Animal\rabbit

Record ID

saam_1972.167.88

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk70e5add69-5f4f-4122-bbe2-048440b27913