Walking Lion

Antoine-Louis Barye

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a walking lion. The lion faces left. Its mouth is open, showing its teeth. The lion's body is muscular and defined, with visible muscles on its legs, chest, and abdomen. The lion's mane is thick and textured, with individual hairs visible. The tail is long and curved, with a tuft of hair at the end. The sculpture is made of dark-colored metal, possibly bronze, and has a rectangular base. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray. The sculpture is titled "Walking Lion" and is by Antoine-Louis Barye.