American and European Sculptures

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The sculpture depicts an alligator and a dog engaged in a struggle. The alligator is positioned with its body draped over the dog, appearing to rest on a textured ground that suggests an outdoor setting. The sculpture is made of a dark-colored material, likely bronze. The detailed textures capture the scales of the alligator and the fur of the dog, showcasing intricate craftsmanship. The figures are life-like, with the alligator's tail curling around and the dog's body contorted as if in motion. The overall composition is compact, with the subjects and the base realistically unified, creating a sense of continuity and balance in the artwork.

Crocodile Devouring an Antelope

Antoine-Louis Barye

model n.d., cast after 1845 by 1873

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3853

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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The sculpture depicts a mongoose and a snake in a confrontation. It is made of dark metal, likely bronze, giving it an antique appearance. The mongoose is on its hind legs, and the snake is extending forward in a dynamic composition within a rectangular relief panel. The animals show textured fur and scales. The relief is housed in a dark wood frame with decorative elements, suitable for display on a wall or table. The artist's signature, "BARRE," is inscribed on the right side.

Genet Carrying off a Bird

Antoine-Louis Barye

model 1831, cast by 1874

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3876

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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The sculpture depicts a horse standing with its head lowered. The sculpture is made of bronze and has a dark, metallic brown color with a slight sheen. The horse is sculpted in a realistic manner, with attention to musculature and anatomical details, like the mane and tail. The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular base. The overall design captures the natural pose and form of a horse.

Half-Blooded Horse, with Head Down

Antoine-Louis Barye

model n.d., cast c. 1845/1873

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3843

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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The sculpture shows an elephant being attacked by a predator, possibly a big cat. The animals are entangled in a dynamic pose, with the elephant's head slightly lowered and its mouth open. The sculpture is made of a dark, glossy material, likely bronze, with detailed textural elements. The figures are placed on a textured base, creating a naturalistic setting. The work allows for close inspection of the detailed craftsmanship and dynamics.

Indian Mounted on an Elephant Crushing a Tiger

Antoine-Louis Barye

model n.d., cast c. 1845/1873

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3813

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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The sculpture depicts a relief of a large cat in profile as it walks or prowls sideways. It is crafted from green-colored material, likely oxidized bronze, giving it a slightly mottled appearance with variations of darker and lighter green. The feline's form is carved into a rectangular plaque set within a framed structure. The frame has a green patina matching the central relief. Two decorative elements resembling ornamental finials are symmetrically placed on top of the frame. The overall appearance is flat with the feline figure distinct yet integrated into the surrounding material.

Leopard

Antoine-Louis Barye

model 1831, cast by 1874

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3874

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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The sculpture depicts a reclining panther. It is crafted from a dark, glossy material, likely bronze. The panther is poised with its front paws crossed, head turned slightly to the side, and tail curled around its body. It is set upon a textured base and bears the signature "BARYE" inscribed along the edge. The sculpture is realistic in detail and smaller than the actual animal.

Panther of Tunis

Antoine-Louis Barye

model n.d., cast c. 1860/1873

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3834

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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The sculpture depicts a bird in a standing position with a long tail extending behind it. The bird is detailed with distinct feathers and a beak. The color of the sculpture is a greenish-bronze, indicating a metal material, likely bronze with a patina. It is mounted on a rectangular base that matches the sculpture's color and material. The form of the sculpture is realistic yet stylized, capturing the essence of the bird with elegance and attention to detail.

Pheasant, Head to Right

Antoine-Louis Barye

model n.d., cast c. 1845/1874

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3873

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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The sculpture depicts a stag with prominent antlers standing over two resting deer, one on each side. The animals show a naturalistic and graceful appearance. The sculpture is primarily a dark metallic color, likely made of a material such as bronze. The stag stands above the other two deer, which are laying down on a textured base. The surface of the sculpture is smooth and slightly reflective, with detailed texturing defining the animals' fur and musculature. The composition captures a moment of interaction among the animals, oriented towards the viewer.

Stag, Doe, and Fawn

Antoine-Louis Barye

model n.d., cast c. 1845/1873

Bronze  Accession ID  2014.136.275

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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The sculpture shows a human man in combat with a minotaur. The man holds a raised sword to the minotaur's bull-like head, while the minotaur leans backwards, one of its human legs wrapped around one of the man's back legs. The man has short, wavy hair. Both figures are nude and muscular. The sculpture is dark, with some slightly greenish areas, and it rests on a rectangular base.

Theseus Fighting the Minotaur

Antoine-Louis Barye

model n.d., cast 1857/1873

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3815

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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The sculpture depicts a horse in motion with its front left leg raised and its head turned to the side. It is crafted from a dark, metallic material with a green patina. The horse's muscles and contours are detailed, and it stands on a rocky base.

Turkish Horse, Left Foreleg Raised

Antoine-Louis Barye

model n.d., cast c. 1857/1873

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3845

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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The relief features a deer in mid-motion, its legs outstretched as if it is running or leaping through grass. It is made of a dark metallic material with a verdigris patina. The deer is depicted in profile, detailed with a focus on its muscular form and the texture of its fur, frozen in a dynamic and lively movement. It is set within a structured rectangular frame with ornate elements at the top corners, enhancing the overall classical appearance of the piece. The relief is flat and suggests it is meant to be viewed as a wall-mounted art piece.

Virginia Deer

Antoine-Louis Barye

model 1831, cast by 1874

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3877

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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The sculpture depicts a lion facing the left, its mouth slightly open and its tail curving. It is a dark metallic color with a glossy sheen. The sculpture is placed on a rectangular base.

Walking Lion

Antoine-Louis Barye

model n.d., cast c. 1840/1873

Bronze  Accession ID  2015.19.3828

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G21
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