Standing Angus Bull

model second half 19th century

Isidore-Jules Bonheur

Associated Names
Isidore-Jules Bonheur

Sculptor, French, 1827 - 1901

The sculpture depicts a muscular bull standing with its head turned slightly, appearing alert and powerful. It is made of bronze, with a rich brown color and detailed texture showing the bull's fur and horns. The bull is positioned on an oval base with an inscription that reads "BONHEUR."

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Paul Mellon [1907-1999], Upperville, Virginia; bequest 1999 to NGA, with life interest to Mrs. Mellon; life interest released 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on front of self-base between bull's left front and left rear hooves: I BONHEUR

Wikidata ID

Q63864045

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