Lion Devouring a Hind (Lion dévorant une biche)
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
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Gallery
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Artist
Title
Lion Devouring a Hind (Lion dévorant une biche)
Date
model 1837; cast date unknown
Geography
Place made: France
Medium
Bronze
Classification
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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