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The sculpture depicts a figure wearing ornate armor and a laurel wreath crown, seated atop a horse in a commanding stance. Both the rider and the horse have intricate detailing. The horse's tack is adorned with decorative elements. The sculpture is crafted from dark bronze. It is set upon a rectangular base on a block of dark, polished stone with greenish veining.
Antoine-Louis Barye, Charles VII the Victorious on Horseback, model c. 1844, cast 1860/1909, bronze, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1980.44.1

Charles VII the Victorious on Horseback

Antoine-Louis Barye · model c. 1844, cast 1860/1909 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1980.44.1

The sculpture depicts a rooster with its head raised and beak open, as if crowing. It appears to be made of dark bronze, giving it a rich brown color with a shiny finish. The rooster is realistically detailed, showing feather patterns, muscular structure, comb, and wattle. It stands on a base with simulated ground and vegetation. The talons are planted firmly, suggesting strength and stability.
Auguste-Nicolas Cain, French Cock Crowing, model c. 1860/1894, cast possibly 1890s/c. 1914, bronze, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1980.44.6

French Cock Crowing

Auguste-Nicolas Cain · model c. 1860/1894, cast possibly 1890s/c. 1914 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1980.44.6

The sculpture portrays an armored horse and rider holding a baton in his right hand. The figure features a medieval style with a plumed helmet and intricate armor, suggesting regality and power. Crafted from dark bronze, the sculpture showcases detailed textures throughout the armor and horse's trappings. The horse is shown in motion, with its front legs lifted. The sculpture stands on a green marble base, creating a polished contrast.
Antoine-Louis Barye, Gaston de Foix on Horseback, model 1839/1840, cast after 1855, bronze, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1980.44.2

Gaston de Foix on Horseback

Antoine-Louis Barye · model 1839/1840, cast after 1855 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1980.44.2

The sculpture depicts two bears engaging with each other. Each bear is intricately detailed, with the contours capturing their fur and physical features. The sculpture is made of dark bronze material, mounted on a polished dark green marble base. The sculpture appears lifelike and tangible, conveying a strong sense of motion and realism through its detailed craftsmanship and naturalistic representation of the bears' features.
Antoine-Louis Barye, Two Bears Wrestling, model 1833, cast after 1847-1848, bronze, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1980.44.5

Two Bears Wrestling

Antoine-Louis Barye · model 1833, cast after 1847-1848 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1980.44.5

The sculpture depicts a fawn lying down on a textured surface. The fawn has a slender body, large ears, and a small tail. It is crafted from bronze with green patina highlights. The sculpture captures the posture and expression of the animal. It is mounted on an oval stone base.
Antoine-Louis Barye, Fawn Scratching, 1820s, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, 1968), 2015.19.3792

Fawn Scratching

Antoine-Louis Barye · 1820s · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3792

The sculpture depicts a lion attacking a horse. The lion is on top of the horse, gripping its body. Both animals appear in motion, suggesting a struggle. The sculpture is made of dark bronze, giving it a metallic sheen. The texture and anatomical features of the animals are detailed. It is presented on a base resembling rocky terrain. The sculpture is at viewer's eye-level, allowing for examination of features like muscular tension and the horse's mane. The coloration is uniform with subtle patina variations.
Antoine-Louis Barye, Horse Attacked by a Tiger, model 1837 or before, cast possibly after 1875, bronze, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1980.44.4

Horse Attacked by a Tiger

Antoine-Louis Barye · model 1837 or before, cast possibly after 1875 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1980.44.4

The sculpture depicts a hunting dog in a dynamic stance with one paw raised. It is made of bronze with a dark golden-brown patina, showcasing detailed textures on the dog's coat and the rocky base. The sculpture features intricate details like the dog's expression, muscle definition, and limb positioning, giving it a lifelike appearance. This artwork conveys motion and focus, capturing a moment of a hunt.
Antoine-Louis Barye, Pointer, model n.d., cast c. 1857/1968, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, 1968), 2015.19.3793

Pointer

Antoine-Louis Barye · model n.d., cast c. 1857/1968 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3793