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Panther and Cubs

Henry Kirke Brown

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze sculpture of a panther with mouth open and body lowered. The panther appears to be on the prowl or attacking, with front left paw raised and back right paw on the ground. Two smaller panther cubs are underneath. The sculpture is on a flat oval bronze base. The sculpture's surface has a dark brown patina with some lighter brown areas, suggesting age or wear.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1850–55
Medium
Bronze
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 459 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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