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Seated Lion

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a lion with a regal presence. The lion sits upright with its body facing slightly to the right and its head turned to the left. The mane is detailed and cascades over its neck and shoulders. The sculpture is made of a dark material, likely bronze, with a greenish patina. The lion is seated on an oval-shaped base.

Artwork Details

Date
model c. 1847, cast by 1873
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
10298 × 12873 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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