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Crouching Rabbit

model c. 1820s

Antoine-Louis Barye

Associated Names

Antoine-Louis Barye

Sculptor, French, 1795 - 1875

The sculpture features a small rabbit in a calm posture with perked ears, resting partially on its haunches on a textured base. The rabbit is sculpted from dark material with a green patina, resembling aged bronze. It has a smooth yet detailed surface, with visible contours defining its form. The rectangular base has tiered edges matching the rabbit's color and material. The sculpture is compact in size, suitable for display on a table or shelf.

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West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8

Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
Dimensions

overall: 5.4 × 4.8 × 8.9 cm (2 1/8 × 1 7/8 × 3 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1999.79.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, Upperville, Virginia; bequest 1999 to NGA.

Associated Names

Anonymous

Inscriptions

near proper left rear foot: BARYE

Wikidata ID

Q63861618

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