Group of Bears, or Two Bears Wrestling (Groupe d'ours, ou Deux ours se battant)

Antoine-Louis Barye

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795–1875). Group of Bears, or Two Bears Wrestling (Groupe d'ours, ou Deux ours se battant), modeled 1833; cast date unknown. Bronze, 8 1/2 x 6 x 6 in. (21.6 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by Special Subscription, 10.111. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Group of Bears, or Two Bears Wrestling (Groupe d'ours, ou Deux ours se battant)

Date

modeled 1833; cast date unknown

Geography

Place made: France

Medium

Bronze

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

8 1/2 x 6 x 6 in. (21.6 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)

Signatures

On base: "BARYE"

Markings

Interior, in black: "11294/34/303"

Credit Line

Purchased by Special Subscription

Accession Number

10.111

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