Lion Devouring a Hind (Lion dévorant une biche)

Antoine-Louis Barye

Caption

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795–1875). Lion Devouring a Hind (Lion dévorant une biche), model 1837; cast date unknown. Bronze, 5 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (14 x 31.8 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by Special Subscription, 10.175.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Lion Devouring a Hind (Lion dévorant une biche)

Date

model 1837; cast date unknown

Geography

Place made: France

Medium

Bronze

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (14 x 31.8 x 14 cm)

Inscriptions

Top of base, attendant to lion's proper left hind leg: "BARYE 1837" Interior, in black: "11297/69/338" Interior, in red: "CJL/14"

Markings

Stamped on top of base, attendant to lion's proper right hind leg: "BARYE" "CJL/14"

Credit Line

Purchased by Special Subscription

Accession Number

10.175

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