Leopard

model 1831

Antoine-Louis Barye

Associated Names
Antoine-Louis Barye

Artist, French, 1795 - 1875

The sculpture depicts a panther in a dynamic stance. The panther's body is slightly curved, and its head is raised. The sculpture is made of dark bronze with a brownish hue. The surface is textured to emphasize the fur details and musculature. The panther is positioned on a rectangular base within the panel. The relief background is slightly recessed. An inscription reading "BARYE 1831" is visible along the lower right side.

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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Elizabeth L. Klee

  • Dimensions

    overall: 7.5 x 13.5 cm (2 15/16 x 5 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.35.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Epstein; his daughter, Mrs. Marian Lansburgh; her daughter, Elizabeth L. Klee, Washington, D.C.; gift 2005 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

vertically, up right side of obverse: BARYE 1831

Wikidata ID

Q63863562

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