Bear Fleeing from Dogs

Antoine-Louis Barye

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays three dogs in a dynamic encounter on a rocky base. The dogs have muscular physiques and are shown in action. The central dog is dominant, rearing up with its mouth open. Another dog is lying on its back, and the third dog is standing upright and lunging forward. The sculpture is made from a dark material, likely bronze, giving it a rich brown color with a metallic sheen. The surface detailing captures the texture of the dogs' fur and muscles realistically.