Edward Kemeys
American artist
Died when: 64 years 100 days (771 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
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Edward Kemeys (January 31, 1843 – May 11, 1907) was an American sculptor and considered America's first animalier.He is best known for his sculptures of animals, particularly the two bronze lions that mark the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago Building in Chicago Illinois.
Kemeys was also a captain in the 4th United States Colored Heavy Artillery, Company H, writer, lecturer, and adventurer in the Western United States.
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