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Algerian Dromedary

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a camel. It is crafted from dark bronze, with a shiny finish. The camel is standing on a polished base, which rests on a larger dark marble plinth. The sculpture aims to capture the physical characteristics and posture of a camel.

Artwork Details

Date
model date unknown, cast after 1862
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
5440 × 4080 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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