更新于 November 2026 · 基于我们的流行度评分排名（每件作品的搜索量、访问量及订单量） · 28 件 Albert Laessle 作品收录于我们的目录中
简而言之
在 Albert Laessle 留下的所有原作中，最著名的作品是 Paul Laessle (1912)。 紧随其后的是 Kid Feeding (1920) 和 Kingcrab and Beetle (1903)。 我们的目录收录了 Albert Laessle 的 28 件作品；画廊完整保留了 28 件享誉世界的杰作，并为每一件作品详细标注了创作日期、馆藏机构及其背后的故事。
Created about 1912, this marble bust captures the likeness of a young boy. The sculpture functions as a portrait representing childhood, focusing on the subject's face and upper torso. Through this representation, Albert Laessle explores the specific features of a youth, immortalizing a moment of early life in stone.
In this bronze sculpture, Kid Feeding by Albert Laessle, we find a quiet moment of connection captured in metal. Created about 1920, the work focuses on a child in the midst of a gentle act, offering food to an animal. The creature, likely a dog or a similar quadruped, leans toward the child, creating a sense of mutual presence. It is a study of a simple, tender interaction between two…
Bear Walking1916
12
Rabbit Leaping1916
13
Crawling Squirrel1916
14
Polar Bear Standing1916
15
Billy1914
16
Lion with Serpent1915
17
Abandoned1916
18
Squatting Polar Bear1916
19
George D. Widener Memorial Medal, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts1916
20
Performing Bear1920
21
Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International Exposition Medal of Award1926
22
Abundance America1934
23America Abundance1934
24
Defiance1939
25
University of Pennsylvania Medal for Merit in Architectural Ornament
26
Concord Art Association, Medal of Honor
27
Concord Art Association Medal of Honor Model (reverse)
28
Concord Art Association Medal of Honor Model (obverse)
这些原作中反复出现的四个主题，各有一个最杰出的范例。
选择一个年代，探索定义该时代的原创杰作。
Created about 1912, this marble bust captures the likeness of a young boy. The sculpture functions as a portrait representing childhood, focusing on the subject's face and upper torso. Through this representation, Albert Laessle explores the specific features of a youth, immortalizing a moment of early life in stone.
In this bronze sculpture, Kid Feeding by Albert Laessle, we find a quiet moment of connection captured in metal. Created about 1920, the work focuses on a child in the midst of a gentle act, offering food to an animal. The creature, likely a dog or a similar quadruped, leans toward the child, creating a sense of mutual presence. It is a study of a simple, tender interaction between two…
Paul Laessle (1912)。紧随其后的是 Kid Feeding (1920) 和 Kingcrab and Beetle (1903)。
35岁：Paul Laessle创作于1912年，Albert Laessle出生于1877年。
Paul Laessle, Kid Feeding, Kingcrab and Beetle, Merit in Architecture, La Source, First Step, The Hunter, Bronze Turkey, Toad 及 Cat with Back Up。上方排名显示了每件作品的创作年份及馆藏机构。
我们的目录收录了 28 件 Albert Laessle 的作品，创作年代从 1903 年至 1939 年。
在 1910s 期间：本页 28 件作品中有 13 件创作于该时期，其中包含 Paul Laessle 件作品。
在本页面中，最早的作品创作于 Kingcrab and Beetle (1903)，最晚的创作于 Defiance (1939)。
Sculpture (2) 及 Marble (2)，共计 28 件作品。
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1877, Albert Laessle emerged as a distinctive voice within the American art landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His journey, shaped by familial encouragement alongside parental reservations about an artistic career, led him through rigorous training at institutions like the Spring Garden Institute, Drexel University under Thomas Eakins, and the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts where he studied with masters such as Thomas Anshutz and Charles Grafly. A formative period spent in Paris from 1904 to 1907, working alongside Michel Beguine, honed his skills and broadened his artistic perspective, imbuing his later work with a refined sensibility.
Laessle is primarily remembered as an “animalier,” a sculptor specializing in animal subjects. However, to categorize him solely within this genre would be to diminish the breadth of his talent. While celebrated for his remarkably lifelike depictions of creatures—penguins, goats like his beloved "Billy" gracing Rittenhouse Square, and countless others—Laessle’s skill extended beyond mere representation. He possessed an uncanny ability to capture not just the physical form but also the essence, the spirit, of his subjects. This was evident in the controversy surrounding his early plaster sculpture, “Turtle and Crab.” Accusations of casting rather than modeling stemmed from the astonishing realism of the turtle, a testament to Laessle’s meticulous observation and technical prowess. His subsequent creation of a wax version, impossible to cast, definitively silenced his critics and solidified his reputation as a master craftsman.
Laessle's artistic achievements were widely recognized throughout his career. He garnered medals at international expositions in Buenos Aires and San Francisco, demonstrating the global appeal of his work. His talent was further acknowledged through prestigious awards like the Widener Gold Medal in 1918 and the J. Sanford Saltus Award in 1951. Beyond individual accolades, Laessle’s career involved significant collaborative efforts. Notably, he completed Charles Grafly's unfinished masterpiece, the General Galusha Pennypacker Memorial, a monumental project showcasing his ability to seamlessly integrate into and expand upon another artist’s vision. This collaboration highlights not only his technical skill but also his respect for artistic legacy.
Albert Laessle passed away in 1954, leaving behind a body of work that continues to resonate with audiences today. His sculptures reside in esteemed institutions like the Carnegie Institute and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, testament to their enduring artistic merit. Perhaps most poignantly, his bronze "Billy" remains a beloved fixture in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square, a playful symbol of childhood joy and a lasting tribute to Laessle’s ability to capture the simple pleasures of life. His influence extends beyond the art world; he taught generations of aspiring sculptors at the Pennsylvania Academy, ensuring that his dedication to craftsmanship and artistic integrity would continue to inspire future artists. Laessle's work stands as a gentle reminder of the beauty found in the natural world and the power of art to evoke emotion and connection.
