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Python Swallowing a Doe

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a coiled snake with detailed scales carved into the material, resting on a textured base that resembles a natural surface. The material appears to be metal, likely bronze, with a polished brown surface that reflects light. The sculpture captures the essence of a snake in a compact form, with its body twisted over the base.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1840, cast possibly 1876/1914
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
13647 × 7108 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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