Katharine Lane Weems

Lane, Katharine Ward
Weems, Carrington Mrs.

American, 1899 - 1989

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The sculpture features a mountain lion on a tree branch. The mountain lion is intricately carved, showing detailed musculature and texture. It is made of bronze with a warm, golden-brown color. It stands on a circular base with the words "GOD MADE THE BEAST" inscribed around it. The artist's name, Klane Weems, is etched near the tree. The sculpture portrays a realistic moment of the mountain lion in motion, dominating the circular frame.
Katharine Lane Weems, Medallic Art Company, God Made the Beast [obverse], 1959, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists, 1960), 2015.19.3779.a

God Made the Beast [obverse]

Katharine Lane Weems, Medallic Art Company · 1959 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3779.a

The sculpture depicts a group of flying geese made of bronze. The geese are shown in mid-flight against a cloud-like background. The wings and bodies of the geese are intricately sculpted to convey motion and grace. The piece is set in a round medallion with the inscription "EVERY WINGED FOWL" at the bottom edge.
Katharine Lane Weems, Medallic Art Company, God Made Every Winged Fowl [reverse], 1959, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3779.b

God Made Every Winged Fowl [reverse]

Katharine Lane Weems, Medallic Art Company · 1959 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3779.b