The Charging Herd

Carl E. Akeley

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Carl E. Akeley (American, 1864–1926). The Charging Herd, 1915. Bronze, 12 5/8 x 28 3/8 x 12 5/8 in., 80.4 lb. (32.1 x 72.1 x 32.1 cm, 36.5kg). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of George D. Pratt, 16.508. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

The Charging Herd

Date

1915

Medium

Bronze

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

12 5/8 x 28 3/8 x 12 5/8 in., 80.4 lb. (32.1 x 72.1 x 32.1 cm, 36.5kg)

Signatures

Inscribed on proper left side of base: "The Charging Herd" and "Carl E. Akeley / © 1915"

Markings

Inscribed on proper rear of base: "Cast for / George D. Pratt Esqr. No. [?] / Limited to Ten Copies / C.E.A and 11-9-1"

Credit Line

Gift of George D. Pratt

Accession Number

16.508

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