The sculpture depicts two lions. The larger lion lies on its back on an oval base. The larger lion has its head tilted back; its mouth is open. The larger lion's front right leg stretches out. The larger lion's back left leg bends at the knee. The larger lion's mane flows around its head. The smaller lion lies on top of the larger lion. The smaller lion's head and front left leg are wrapped around the larger lion's abdomen. The sculpture appears to be made of dark metal. The background is white. The lions are by artist William Rimmer and titled "Fighting Lions."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1870–71; cast possibly 1906, definitely by late January 1907
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 415 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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