American and European Sculptures

On View: West Building, Ground Floor

130 artworks on view.

The sculpture features a small rabbit in a calm posture with perked ears, resting partially on its haunches on a textured base. The rabbit is sculpted from dark material with a green patina, resembling aged bronze. It has a smooth yet detailed surface, with visible contours defining its form. The rectangular base has tiered edges matching the rabbit's color and material. The sculpture is compact in size, suitable for display on a table or shelf.

Crouching Rabbit

Antoine-Louis Barye

model c. 1820s

Bronze Accession ID 1999.79.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8

The sculpture depicts an eagle with its wings spread wide. The bird’s head is turned slightly to the side, with its beak open. The sculpture is made of a dark material, possibly bronze, with detailed feathers. The eagle rests on a textured base resembling a rocky surface.

Eagle with Wings Outstretched and Open Beak

Antoine-Louis Barye

model date unknown, cast after 1862

Bronze Accession ID 2005.35.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8

The sculpture depicts a deer in a seated position with its body on the ground. The deer's head is turned slightly to the side. It is crafted from bronze with a dark brown and green patina. The sculpture showcases detailed features such as the legs, coat, hoofs, ears, and face. It rests on a bronze oval base, creating a naturalistic setting. The piece captures the delicate form of a young deer in a peaceful state.

Fawn Scratching

Antoine-Louis Barye

model before 1847

Bronze Accession ID 1999.79.2

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8

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.

Leopard

Antoine-Louis Barye

model 1831

Bronze Accession ID 2005.35.2

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8

The sculpture depicts a woman carrying a young child on her back. The woman is bending slightly forward, with her hair styled into two side buns and long braids draped over her shoulders. The child clings to her back, supported by what appears to be a woven basket-like carrier. The woman is dressed in a wraparound garment that covers her lower body, with intricate patterns carved into it. The sculpture is crafted from a material that gives it a rich brown color. The sculpture stands on a textured base with the name "Cumberworth" and the date "1828" inscribed on it. The figures are depicted in a lifelike manner, with attention to details such as the smooth contours of the skin, the delicate features of their faces, and the realism of their poses. The overall appearance of the sculpture is one of grace and movement, as the woman steps forward gently, giving the viewer a sense of dynamic balance and connection between the two subjects.

The Indian Huntress (La chasseresse indienne)

Charles Cumberworth

model by 1841, cast 1840s

Bronze Accession ID 2003.69.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8

The sculpture depicts a turtle with detailed features such as a textured shell and defined limbs. The color of the sculpture is a dark brown. The turtle is shown in a realistic manner, with its head slightly turned to the side and its legs positioned as if in motion.

Tortoise

Antoine-Louis Barye

model c. 1820s

Bronze Accession ID 1999.79.4

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8

The sculpture depicts a bird with a long neck and small head, standing with its body slightly tilted to one side. The sculpture is primarily dark bronze with a textured surface to represent the bird's plumage. The bird is standing on an oval base with details that might represent grass or foliage. The sculpture is detailed and captures the unique features and stance of the bird.

Walking Ostrich

French 19th Century, German 19th Century

model 19th century

Bronze Accession ID 1999.79.23

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8

The sculpture features a relief of a large, feline animal walking forward with its head lowered. It is crafted from a material that resembles bronze or copper, giving it a brown and metallic appearance. The surface of the sculpture includes visible textures and scratches. The animal is captured mid-stride, with detailed carvings that emphasize its muscular build and attentive stance. The base of the sculpture has a simple, flat design, and the left side of the piece includes the engraved name "BARYE" with the date "1831."

Walking Panther

Antoine-Louis Barye

model 1831

Bronze Accession ID 2005.35.3

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G8

The sculpture depicts a camel. It is crafted from dark bronze, with a shiny finish. The camel is standing on a polished base, which rests on a larger dark marble plinth. The sculpture aims to capture the physical characteristics and posture of a camel.

Algerian Dromedary

Antoine-Louis Barye

model date unknown, cast after 1862

Bronze Accession ID 2006.128.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21

The sculpture depicts a mastodon in a walking posture with its head slightly tilted downward and its trunk curled. The sculpture is made of a dark brown material, possibly bronze. The material allows for detailed features including the creature's body structure, skin wrinkles, and long tusks. The mastodon is on a flat base representing the ground, enabling viewers to see it in a dynamic stance compared to human scale.

Cochin China Elephant

Antoine-Louis Barye

model n.d., cast 1870/1992

Bronze Accession ID 2015.19.3927

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21