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The sculptures are modeled after African lions. Each sculpture weighs more than two tons.The sculptures stand outside of the Art Institute of Chicago Building. The artist, Kemeys, described the statues as "guarding the building." He described the northern lion as positioned "on the prowl," and said that it "has his back up, and is ready for a roar and a spring." He described the southern lion as positioned "in an attitude of defiance" and "attracted by something in the distance which he is closely watching." Kemeys referred to the design of the southern sculpture as "the most difficult I have ever attempted."The bronze sculptures have a green patina.
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