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Reclining Greyhound

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows a dog lying down with its body slightly curled and its head on its front legs. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze with a dark, greenish-brown patina. The details of the dog's muscular structure and fur texture are intricately captured. It is mounted on an oval base, with the dog's body stretched out horizontally.

Artwork Details

Date
model n.d., cast c. 1845/1874
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
9439 × 6742 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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