God Made the Beast [obverse]

1959

Katherine Lane Weems (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
Katharine Lane Weems

Designer, American, 1899 - 1989

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

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.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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.

God Made Every Winged Fowl [reverse]

Katharine Lane Weems, Medallic Art Company

1959

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1960 of Clyde C. Trees through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Sixtieth Issue) to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

beneath the tip of the mountain lion's tail: K.LANE / WEEMS / ©; around circumference: GOD MADE THE BEAST

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