The sculpture depicts a scene of a large feline engaged in a struggle with a crocodile. The feline is shown pinning the crocodile down with its front legs, and its head is bent forward. The crocodile is grasped tightly, with its jaws open, displaying its teeth and scale texture. The bronze sculpture has a dark brown patina with highlighted musculature and textured surfaces. The animals are intertwined in a moment of intense struggle, conveying a sense of movement and physicality. The base of the sculpture is a smooth, elongated oval.
Artwork Details
- Date
- model 1831
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- 4792 × 3236 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original