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Candlestick, Cup Form, with Arabesques, Bell Flowers, Owls, and Panthers' Heads

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a candlestick holder with an ornate and intricate design made from a metal material, likely bronze with a greenish hue. It stands vertically with a round base, a slender stem, and a cup at the top to hold a candle.

Artwork Details

Date
model n.d., cast 1845/1874
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
6939 × 9714 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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