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La Monnaie, quai Conti

Eugène Atget

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts the head of a lion with a flowing mane. A serpent emerges from the lion's mouth, wrapping around its muzzle and holding a spherical object. The piece is made of a dark, metal material and sits within a rectangular plaque. The plaque features spherical ornaments at the top and bottom. The sculpture conveys a strong and imposing presence.

Artwork Details

Date
1900
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3968 × 3200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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