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Panther of Tunis

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a reclining panther. It is crafted from a dark, glossy material, likely bronze. The panther is poised with its front paws crossed, head turned slightly to the side, and tail curled around its body. It is set upon a textured base and bears the signature "BARYE" inscribed along the edge. The sculpture is realistic in detail and smaller than the actual animal.

Artwork Details

Date
model n.d., cast c. 1860/1873
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
13320 × 9514 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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