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Two Young Lions

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts two lions engaged in a fierce interaction. It is made of bronze with touches of green patina. The lions are finely crafted with intricate details in their manes and muscular bodies, capturing their dynamic movement and tension. The sculpture is set on a round base and is approximately the size of a small table centerpiece.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1832/1838, cast by 1873
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
9096 × 6497 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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