Panther Seizing a Stag

n.d.

Antoine-Louis Barye

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Antoine-Louis Barye

Sculptor, French, 1795 - 1875

The sculpture depicts a scene where a large feline is struggling with a deer or antelope. The big cat is on top, with its muscles tensed and mouth open, while the hooved animal is resisting. The bronze sculpture has a metallic sheen, giving it a sense of weight. The texture of the animals' fur and muscle structure is intricately detailed. The sculpture rests on a dark base. The artwork shows attention to anatomical details, making it vivid in its depiction of wildlife interaction.

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Provenance

William Corcoran [1862-1921] and Edith L.M. [1874-1964] Eustis, Washington;[1] gift 1941 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.
[1] William C. Eustis was the grandson of Corcoran founder, William Wilson Corcoran. His wife, Edith Livingston Morton Eustis, was the daughter of Levi P. Morton, U.S. Vice President under President Benjamin Harrison.

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Wikidata ID

Q63863570

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