Walking Tiger

Antoine-Louis Barye

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a large cat, specifically a tiger, in a walking position. The tiger is dark-colored, likely bronze, with a shiny finish and visible texture. It faces to the right with its mouth slightly open, showing the teeth. The tiger's body is muscular, with defined muscles visible under its skin. The head is positioned slightly above the ground, with the ears perked up and the whiskers visible. The tail extends behind the tiger, curved upward. The tiger stands on a rectangular base. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface that the sculpture is sitting on.