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The Fox

model c. 1845

Pierre-Jules Mêne

Associated Names

Pierre-Jules Mêne

Sculptor, French, 1810 - 1879

The sculpture depicts a fox in a poised, stalking position. It is crafted from a dark material, likely bronze, with textured fur detailing. The fox is elongated with its tail extended behind it and mounted on an oval base resembling natural terrain. The sculpture captures the essence of a fox in motion with detailed attention to its musculature and form.

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
Dimensions

overall: 4.8 × 2.9 × 8.6 cm (1 7/8 × 1 1/8 × 3 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1999.79.35

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Anonymous

Wikidata ID

Q63862027

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