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The Soul of Contentment (Black Bear)

Edward Kemeys American
1886 modeled, cast 1886/99
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Soul of Contentment (Black Bear)
  • Artist: Edward Kemeys (American, Savannah, Georgia 1843–1907 Washington, D.C.)
  • Date: 1886 modeled, cast 1886/99
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 14 x 10 in. (26.7 x 35.6 x 25.4 cm)
  • Credit Line: The Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Margaret S. Watson (1899.45)
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing