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
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk70e5add69-5f4f-4122-bbe2-048440b27913
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