Lion, Art Institute of Chicago

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Two lions stand guard outside the Art Institute of Chicago. This is the one on the north side of the building, or on the left if you are facing the front of the building. Update 03/11/14 In an effort to properly attribute scans that i have been publishing here is the information about the artwork and artist, Edward Kemeys, who created the original piece. Edward Kemeys American, 1843-1907 Lions (a pair), 1893 Bronze with green patina 261.7 x 114.2 x 287 cm (103 x 45 x 113 in.) Gift of Mrs. Henry Field, 1893.1a-b ® The Art Institute of Chicago American Art Michigan Avenue entrance/steps http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/artwork/656?search_no=1&index=0